Medieval India

The Sufi movement in India was influenced by Islam and the Bhakti movement. Sufism is a mystical tradition in Islam that emphasizes the inner dimension of faith and the personal experience of the divine. In India, Sufism interacted with the Bhakti movement, which was a parallel devotional movement in Hinduism, and the two influenced each other.

Masalik-us-Sabiliin is a literary source attributed to the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq. It was written by Shihab-ud-din Abdullah bin Fazil bin Maiybali, and provides information about the administrative and military reforms of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

The 'Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri' is a historical work written by Jahangir, the fourth Mughal emperor. It is an autobiography that provides valuable insights into the life and reign of Jahangir, including his military campaigns and administrative reforms.

The 'Babur Nama' is a historical work written by Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire. It is an autobiography that provides valuable insights into the life and reign of Babur, including his conquests in India.

The Kakatiya dynasty ruled over the Deccan region in the mediaeval period. They were a powerful dynasty that emerged in the 12th century and ruled over a vast territory that included present-day Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Francois Bernier, a French traveller, visited the Mughal Empire in the 17th century and wrote about his experiences in his travelogue, 'Travels in the Mughal Empire'. His accounts provide valuable insights into the court and administration of the Mughal Empire during that time, including the reign of Aurangzeb.

The Delhi Sultanate was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1192. He was a Turkish slave who rose to power and established the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, known as the Slave Dynasty.

The mediaeval Indian city of Vijayanagara was known for its architectural grandeur and trade. It was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and was an important center of trade, commerce, and culture. The city was characterized by its impressive architecture, including temples, palaces, and marketplaces, and was an important hub of economic activity.

Ralph Fitch, an English traveller, visited India in the 16th century and wrote about his experiences in his travelogue. His accounts provide valuable insights into the social and economic conditions of India during that time, including the reign of Akbar.

Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi is a Persian chronicle written by Zia-ud-din Barani, which provides information about the reign of Firuz Tughlaq, including his military campaigns, administrative reforms, and architectural achievements.