The Invader Who Made Delhi Run

In 1398, Delhi witnessed one of the darkest chapters in its history. Streets were filled with bodies. Markets were looted. Towers were built from severed heads. Within days, one of the richest cities in the world was reduced to ashes. But the biggest question remains — why did Delhi remain deserted for almost 100 years? This video tells the brutal story of Timur, the ruthless invader who traveled nearly 1,600 kilometers from Central Asia to attack Delhi. Crossing icy mountains, burning deserts, and mighty rivers like the Indus, Jhelum, and Sutlej, he destroyed every kingdom that stood in his path. Cities were burned. Thousands were massacred. Prisoners were executed. And when he finally reached Delhi, the devastation shook North India for generations. Why did he choose Delhi? Was it religion, ambition, or unimaginable wealth? And how did a once-powerful Sultanate become so weak that it collapsed in days? Watch till the end to understand how one invasion changed the fate of India forever. Because if we do not know our history, we cannot understand who we are. Subscribe to History Connect for more powerful stories from the past.