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Alauddin Khilji Victory

Alauddin Khalji was one of the most powerful rulers from the Khalji dynasty and became the Sultan of Delhi. He murdered his father-in-law and consolidated his power in Delhi. During his reign, Alauddin defended his kingdom against the Mongol invasions, at Jaran-Manjur, Sivistan, Kili, Delhi, and Amroha. Reign of Alaudin Khilji (1296 – 1316) Alaudin Khilji became the Sultanate of Delhi and started annexing various kingdoms in India. This list of his annexed kingdoms are covered below: Gujarat (1299)  : This was his first army attack after becoming the ruler He was aware of the weak economic status of Gujarat even before sitting on the throne, hence he found it very convenient to attack Gujarat The King of Gujarat at this time was ‘Karna’ Karna rescued himself and his family to Devagiri in Maharashtra due to fear of this attack However, on the way itself, his daughter Deval Devi was caught and Alauddin got her married to his son Khijr Khan Here, Malik Kafur, who was a slave met Alaud...

Alauddin Khilji Khilji Dynasty

Important Rulers of the Khilji Dynasty The important rulers of the Khilji dynasty are stated below: Jalal-ud-din Firoz Khilji (1290-1296 A.D.) He was the founder of Khilji Dynasty. He was also called as “Clemency Jalal-uddin” as he followed peace and wanted to rule without violence.   Domestic Policies of Jalal-ud-din Firoz Khilji He suppressed  Malik Chhajju’s revolt at Kara He appointed Ala-ud-din Khilji as the Governor of Kara. Alauddin was his son-in-law and also nephew. Mongol Invasion In 1292 A.D. Jalal-ud-din defeated the Mongols who had come up to Sunam.   End of Jalal-ud-din Jalal-ud-din was treacherously murdered by Ala-ud-din Khilji his son-in-law. Jalal-ud-din’s policy of peace was not liked by many. Ala-ud-din Khilji (1296-1316 A.D.) In 1296 A.D. Ala-ud-din Khilji succeeded Jalal-ud-din Firoz Khilji and ascended the throne. Ala-ud-din Khilji Invasions in the North Ala-ud-din Khiliji’s generals namely, Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan conquered Gujarat. He captured ...