Mehrauli - The second city of Delhi

After a dramatic defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan, the rule of the Hindu dynasty over Delhi came to an end in 1191 A.D. It was caught by Qutabuddin Aibak, the slave leader of Mohammad Ghori, after numerous defeat. This was the start of Delhi Sultanate and for next 600 years Islamic dynasties won. The seat of the administer of trespassers had been Mehrauli, which was the living capital of Hindu forerunners. 

After the demise of Mohammad Ghori in 1206 Qutabuddin Aibak turned into the main Sultan of Delhi and Quwwat-ul-Islam was laid on the site of Hindu fortress as Delhi's first mosque. The development of Qutab Minar (now World Heritage landmark) was begun by Aibak and proceeded by Iltutmish and his successor. It turned into the most overwhelming image and a milestone of Delhi. Nonetheless, legend says that the Rajput King Prithvi Raj raised his minarate for cosmic perceptions. His girl could see the heavenly Yamuna from its best. On the edges of Mehrauli a water repository known as Shamsi Talab and Jahaz Mahal were worked over a swoon impression, said to be that of the Prophet. Jahaz Mahal, worked in 1230 A.D is an excellent structure of dim and red stone. It is the setting of yearly celebration of Phool Walon Ki Sair. The bastion divider, perception towers, various tombs and other grandiose structures of Mehrauli overwhelm its uneven scene. These mirror that Mehrauli amid the Sultanate period was a standout amongst the most radiant and flourishing capital city. It had regularly been alluded as Old Delhi till the development of New Delhi, after which Shahjahanabad was named as the Old Delhi. 

The successor of Iltutmish were powerless and unfit to control the issues of the State. Iltutmish lit up his little girl Razia Sultan as his successor. The height of the lady to the status of Sultan was extremely disliked by the nobles and the gentry, and she was executed in camouflage. Her tomb exits at Bulbuli Khana close Turkman door. Be that as it may, the capital city was not bound to Mehrauli, but rather it expanded much past amid her rule. The landmarks developed amid this period of Sultanate manage established the framework of Indo-Islamic Architecture in India.