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Malwa Sultanate

1401 – 1562 CE · about 161 years

The Malwa Sultanate was founded by Dilawar Khan, a Delhi governor, in central India, with its capital at Mandu. Its rulers built the palaces and mosques of Mandu. Akbar annexed it in 1562.

Key facts

Dates1401 – 1562 CE
RegionSouth Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalsDhar, Mandu
FounderDilawar Khan
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Delhi Sultanate

Followed by

Mughal Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.