Muslim Slave System in Medieval India c14.9

c14.9

During the reign of Sultan Alauddin Khalji the Sultanate grew strong (1296-1316).¹⁶ He conquered extensively and in every campaign slaves were captured in large numbers. These were sold in various ways - on the Spot,¹⁷ in the markets of Delhi, and of other cities. Sometimes even women and children of Mongol invaders were captured and sold like Hindu slaves in Delhi and other cities of India.¹⁸