Ghurid Sultanate الغوريون

879 CE – 1215 CE · Central Asia, South Asia

Mountain dynasty from Ghur that overthrew the Ghaznavids and laid the foundation for Muslim rule in northern India

Capitals

Firuzkuh, Ghazni

Peak Era

1186–1206 CE (Reign of Muhammad of Ghor)

Historical Significance

The Ghurid conquests under Muhammad of Ghor established permanent Muslim political presence in northern India, directly leading to the Delhi Sultanate. The Qutb Minar in Delhi was begun under Ghurid commander Qutb al-Din Aibak.