What does the term 'Mamluk' signify?

It refers to a military slave of Turkish or Caucasian origin who was trained for state service and could rise to become a commander or king.

Ethnic Composition of the Sultanate Elite

UPSC Archival Analysis

Most of the Sultans and high-ranking nobles of the early Delhi Sultanate were of Turkish ethnic origin.

Exam Year

1991

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_1991_115 Ref: Standard Educational Reference