The important dynasties in medieval India

The important dynasties in medieval India were:

1. Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526):
   • Slave Dynasty (1206-1290)
   • Mamluk Dynasty (1290-1320)
   • Khalji Dynasty (1290-1320)
   • Tughlaq Dynasty (1320-1414)
   • Sayyid Dynasty (1414-1451)
   • Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526)

2. Vijayanagar Empire (1336-1646)
   • Founded by Harihara and Bukka Raya

3. Bahmani Sultanate (1347-1518)
   • Founded by Alauddin Bahman Shah

4. Deccan Sultanates (15th-17th century)
   • Bijapur Sultanate
   • Golconda Sultanate
   • Ahmadnagar Sultanate
   • Berar Sultanate
   • Bidar Sultanate

5. Ahom Kingdom (1228-1826)
   • Founded by Sukaphaa

6. Rajput Kingdoms
   • Mewar
   • Marwar
   • Amber
   • Bikaner
   • Jaisalmer

7. Mughal Empire (1526-1857)
   • Founded by Babur

These dynasties played a significant role in shaping the political, social, and cultural landscape of medieval India. The Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire were particularly influential, as they ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent for centuries.