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1 Mughal empire ( )

2 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 

3 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


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