Studies on the Mongol Empire and Early Muslim India

Focusing on the Mongol empire, the first section explores the ideology behind its expansion, the fragmentation into rival khanates, and interactions with Christian subjects and potential allies. The second section delves into the early Delhi Sultanate, highlighting the influence of Turkish slave officers and the Ghurid dynasty's collapse, which set the stage for the Sultanate's rise. The final papers address the challenges posed by Mongol pressure on Muslim India and the Delhi Sultanate's resilience in facing these threats.