Mughal empire (1526-1857)
Delhi Sultanate A series of Turkish Muslim dynasties that ruled northern India from the city of Delhi in the 300 years leading up to the creation of the Mughal Empire. Sultanate: land ruled by a sultan, or a Muslim ruler
Timur (tamerlane) – (1336-1405AD) Mongol military commander Successor to Ghengis Khan Couldn’t be a Mongol ruler because he wasn’t related to Genghis Khan By 1370, the most powerful ruler in the Muslim world Couldn’t be a Muslim leader because he wasn’t related to Muhammad Known for his cruelty Constructed buildings made of skulls of conquered people Set camels on fire to terrorize elephants