Explore the struggle for the empire in North India, focusing on the Lodhi and Gajpati dynasties. Learn about their historical significance and impact on Indian history.

The decline of Delhi Sultanate and emergence of provincial independence.

• --> Timur's attack in 1398 weakened Delhi Sultanate.
• --> Bengal, Sindh, Multan, Gujarat, Malwa, Jaunpur, and Rajputana declared independence.
• --> Balance of power dynamics among Gujarat, Malwa, Mewar, and others.

Struggles and developments in Bengal, Assam, and Orissa.

• --> Bengal's intermittent independence from Delhi.
• --> Firuz Tughlaq's campaigns against Bengal.
• --> Bengal's relations with Kamrup (Assam) and Orissa.
• --> Influence of Buddhist monks and revival of overseas trade under Ilyas Shah.

Revival of Bengal's contact with China under Azam Shah.

• --> Gifts exchanged between Bengal and Chinese emperors.
• --> Impact on Bengal's overseas trade and cultural exchanges.
• --> Role of Buddhism in Bengal during this period.

Bengal's military engagements with Kamta and Ahom Kingdom.

• --> Attempts to extend control over Kamta (modern Cooch Bihar).
• --> Ahom resistance and Hinduization under Svarga Narayana.
• --> Impact on Bengal's northeastern frontiers and geopolitical strategy.

Role of Afghan and Rajput dynasties in North Indian politics.

• --> Relations between Bengal, Jaunpur, and Sharqi sultans.
• --> Contributions of Rajput generals like Man Singh.
• --> Impact on Delhi Sultanate's successor states and Mughal ascendancy.