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  How was the Central Administration during Delhi Sultanate?   Delhi Sultanate(1206 CE to 1526 CE) Administration during Delhi Sultanate Strong administrative system during Delhi Sultanate played the key role in expansion of sultanate reign from North India to Deccan and South India. It was the strength of good administration which helped the Sultanate rulers to establish a strong hold in India in spite of a large range of Social, economic, geographical and cultural diversity. Delhi Sultanate starts with the reign of Qutbuddin Aibek who established Slave Dynasty. The Slave dynasty was also called the Mameluk dynasty. The Arabic word Mameluk means ‘owned’ which was used to distinguish the important Turkish slaves chiefly meant for military service from the lower slaves who were used as domestic labours or artisans. The last Turkish conqueror of North India was Muizuddin Mohammad Ghori . He died in 1206 CE. With his sudden death, there began a tussle for supremacy among hi...

  Marriage System in India   What is marriage? Among all the Institutions in Human society, Marriage is one of the most important and sacred institutions. In any religion, it is considered as a sacrosanct union. Marriage is a culturally recognized union between two individuals which is legally and socially approved. It unites the life of two individuals not only legally, but economically and emotionally also. Although, its meaning could differ or vary in different religion and regions. However, the common consideration about marriage is that it is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually sexual, are acknowledged or sanctioned. Etymologically, the word “Marriage” , derives from Latin, matrimonium da mater madre, meaning it as a female office regarding the creation and care of the family. It firstly appears in 1250-1300 CE in Middle English marriage.  History of Marriage Image Courtsey: Indianexpress.com During the very early age, no marriage exis...