List of Muslim king in India

Muslim King in India

Listing all Muslim rulers who reigned over parts of the Indian subcontinent throughout its history is quite extensive due to the region's rich and diverse history. List that covers major Muslim dynasties and rulers in India:

Early Muslim Dynasties (circa 712–1206)

1. Arabs in Sindh:

   • Muhammad bin Qasim (711–715)

2. Ghaznavid Dynasty:

   • Mahmud of Ghazni (998–1030)

3. Ghurid Dynasty:

   • Muhammad of Ghor (1175–1206)

Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526)

1. Mamluk Dynasty (1206–1290):

   • Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1206–1210)
   • Iltutmish (1211–1236)
   • Razia Sultana (1236–1240)
   • Ghiyas-ud-din Balban (1266–1287)

2. Khilji Dynasty (1290–1320):

   • Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji (1290–1296)
   • Alauddin Khilji (1296–1316)

3. Tughlaq Dynasty (1320–1414):

   • Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq (1320–1325)
   • Muhammad bin Tughluq (1325–1351)
   • Firuz Shah Tughlaq (1351–1388)

4. Sayyid Dynasty (1414–1451):

   • Khizr Khan (1414–1421)
   • Mubarak Shah (1421–1434)

5. Lodi Dynasty (1451–1526):

   • Bahlul Lodi (1451–1489)
   • Sikandar Lodi (1489–1517)
   • Ibrahim Lodi (1517–1526)

Mughal Empire (1526–1857)

1. Babur (1526–1530) - Founder of the Mughal Empire
2. Humayun (1530–1540, 1555–1556)
3. Akbar (1556–1605) - Expanded the empire significantly
4. Jahangir (1605–1627)
5. Shah Jahan (1628–1658) - Built the Taj Mahal
6. Aurangzeb (1658–1707) - Last powerful Mughal emperor

Later Muslim Empires and Kingdoms (post-Mughal period)

1. Bahmani Sultanate (1347–1527) - Deccan region

2. Deccan Sultanates:

   • Adil Shahi Dynasty (1489–1686) - Bijapur
   • Qutb Shahi Dynasty (1518–1687) - Golconda
   • Nizam Shahi Dynasty (1490–1633) - Ahmadnagar

3. Bengal Sultanate (1352–1576) - Bengal region

4. Awadh Nawab Dynasty (1722–1856) - Lucknow

5. Hyderabad State (1724–1948) - Ruled by Nizams

6. Mysore Sultanate (1399–1947) - South India, ruled by Muslim dynasties until the British period.

British Period (1858–1947)

During the British Raj, India was under British colonial rule, and the direct Muslim rule over large territories ceased. However, there were notable Muslim figures in politics and society during this period.

Post-Independence (1947–present)

After India's independence in 1947, Muslim political leaders have played significant roles in Indian politics, including several who served as Presidents and Prime Ministers of India.

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