The attack by Timur in 1398 marked the downfall of the declining Delhi sultanate. Afterward, several independent kingdoms emerged, constantly battling each other. India lacked a central authority, making it vulnerable to invasion without a unified defence.

The Kingdom Of Delhi

Rise of the Sayyid Dynasty

1.Origin: After Timur's invasion of India, his nominee seized control of Punjab and subsequently captured Delhi. This marked the beginning of the Sayyid dynasty.

2.Rule and Administration: The Sayyids managed to keep the administrative machinery of Delhi functioning in the early half of the 15th century despite internal and external challenges.

Ascension of Bahlol Lodhi

1.Background: Bahlol Lodhi, originally the governor of Lahore and Sirhind, capitalized on the weakening Sayyid rule.