Explore the pivotal eras of the Khalji and Tughlaq dynasties in medieval Indian history through a chronological timeline. Discover the political upheavals, cultural shifts, and dynastic transitions that shaped the Delhi Sultanate from 1286 to 1412, including the rise to power, reforms, and eventual decline. Delve into detailed event summaries and historical insights within this comprehensive HTML timeline.

Living Standards:

• --> Sultan and nobles had opulent living comparable to the Islamic ruling class in West and Central Asia.
• --> Each Sultan built elaborate palaces; Balban and Alauddin Khalji continued this tradition.

Palace Descriptions:

• --> Muhammad Tughlaq's palace had heavily guarded gates leading to the 'court of thousand pillars'.
• --> Public court sessions and lavish gifts were common during festivals.

Robes and Gifts:

• --> Muhammad Tughlaq annually presented 2,00,000 robes of honor, woven with imported fabrics.
• --> Gifts were distributed during special occasions like birthdays and coronation days.

Social Structure:

• --> Brahmins maintained high status; Shudras engaged in various occupations but faced social restrictions.
• --> Restrictions on mingling with outcastes like Chandala persisted.

Women's Status:

• --> Little change in women's position; early marriage and widowhood practices continued.
• --> Growing practice of purdah among upper-class women for seclusion.

Religion:

• --> Non-Muslims under 'zimmi' status paid 'jizyah' tax; temples sometimes converted during conquests.
• --> Tolerance extended in peaceful times; public Hindu religious practices noted in Sultanate capitals.