How did the slave system in the Sultanate differ from western slavery?

In the Sultanate, military slaves (Mamluks) could achieve high administrative positions and even become sovereigns through merit and royal patronage.

The Mamluk Sultanate

UPSC Archival Analysis

Iltutmish was called a 'slave of a slave' because he was the slave of Qutbuddin Aybak, who was himself a slave of Muhammad Ghori.

Exam Year

2016

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2016_48 Ref: Standard Educational Reference