دور الخلجيين في فتح الحصون و القلاع الهندوسية و بناءها 689-720ه-1290-1320م

Abstract EN

The research deals with the role of Khalijis in the opening of the fortresses and the Hindu castles and building them 689-720 / 1290-1320, through which we highlighted the definition of the Geography of the Hindu country, highlighting the definition of the Hindu state.

The term Hindu country currently includes the countries of the Indian subcontinent: Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal, and not only India.

The root of the term Hindus is a geographical term that has a wide meaning at first and has no religious connotation, However, this term has lost its broad geographical meaning to most scholars and writers and has become an expression of the ancient religion of India.

Fortifications were a prominent feature of the Hindu Cities, whether natural or architectural fortifications that developed by the population of the country, The mountain ranges, hills and rivers were considered natural obstacles hindered the progress of many invaders and conquerors, especially the Islamic Army (conquerors of the Hindus), where it stood to prevent advancing army like an impervious dam.

As well as the castles and forts created by the country's own inhabitants, who had a military character, That prompted them to pay attention to the construction of fortresses and castles to protect their cities from the dangers, Where their country was wide-ranging and divided into several kingdoms, In addition, the fortifications, since early periods of the country's Hindu history, symbolizes to the Kingdom's strength and sovereignty