Alauddin khilji

The Khalji Revolution: Alauddin Khalji: Conquests and territorial expansion, agrarian and economic measures: Part I The Khalji Revolution: • The Khalji Revolution marked the overthrow of the Slave Dynasty and the establishment of the rule of Khalji Dynasty (1290-1320) in the reign of Delhi Sultanate. It was not merely a change in the dynasty but the very nature of the state was poised for a revolution under the Khaljis. selfstudyhistory.com • Background : • After the death of Balban in 1286, there was again confusion in Delhi for some time. • Balban’s chosen successor, Prince Mahmud, had died earlier in a battle with the Mongols. • A second son, Bughra Khan, preferred to rule over Bengal and Bihar although he was invited by the nobles at Delhi to assume the throne. • Hence, a grandson of Balban was installed in Delhi. But he was too young inexperienced to cope with the situation. • There had been a good deal of resentment and opposition at the attempt of the Turkish nobles to monopolize high offices. Many non-Turks, such as the Khaljis, had come to India at the time of the Ghurid invasion. They had never received sufficient recognition in Delhi. • Balban’s own example of setting aside the sons of Nasiruddin Mahmud had demonstrated that a successful general could ascend the throne by ousting the scions of an established dynasty, provided he had sufficient support in the nobility and the army. • For these reasons, a group of Khalji nobles led by Jalaluddin Khalji, who had be...

Who was Alauddin Khilji? Alauddin Khilji was one of the greatest Muslim rulers in Indian history. Alauddin Khilji was the nephew of the founder of the Khilji dynasty, Jalal-ud-din Khilji. The Khilji dynasty, also known as the Khalji dynasty, was one of five Muslim dynasties to rule the Delhi Sultanate in India. The Khilji dynasty succeeded the Mamluk dynasty, which was ruled by Turkish leader, Muiz ud Dib Qaiqabad. The Khilji dynasty was founded in 1290 CE after Jalal-ud-din Khilji murdered the last Mamluk Sultan. Jalal-ud-din Khilji ruled the dynasty until 1296 CE, when his nephew, Alauddin Khilji, murdered him. After the murder of his uncle, Alauddin Khilji ruled the Khilji Dynasty. The Khilji dynasty ended in 1320 CE. During its 30-year existence, the Khilji dynasty was ruled by Jalal-ud-din Khilji, Alauddin Khilji, and Qutb-ud-Din Mubarak Shah. Sultan Alauddin Khilji Life History Alauddin Khilji was born Ali Gurshasp in 1266 CE and was raised by his uncle, Jalal-ud-din Khilji. Alauddin Khilji was appointed to several important positions within his uncle's administration. After he murdered his uncle and his uncle's youngest son, Qud Khan, Alauddin Khilji took control of the Khilji dynasty to rule. Many Muslim sources have compared Alauddin Khilji's life history to the famous ancient Greek leader and conqueror, Alexander the Great. Sultan Alauddin Khilji Facts: The Military Might of the Khilji Dynasty Sultan Alauddin Khilji was a highly skilled warrior who was well known...

The Khilji Dynasty (1290 CE to 1320 CE) lasted only for about thirty years and did not have much opportunity to express themselves. However, the Khilji Dynasty did make some artistic contributions to the Delhi Sultanate. Let us take a closer look at what the Khilji Dynasty gave to the Delhi Sultanate. The Khilji Dynasty is credited with the rise of Indo-Mohammedan architecture, which blended Indian and Islamic architectural features. The greatest builder of this dynasty was Sultan Alauddin Khilji. The Alai Darwaza was added in 1311 CE to the already established Qutub Minar complex in Delhi, India. It is located to the south of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and is a large, monumental ornamented entrance gate. It is built out of red sandstone in the shape of a square with white marble embellishments that display Islamic calligraphy and intricate geometric designs and rests upon a heavy red sandstone base that is ornamented with carvings. Decorative motifs also bear witness to Hindu influences with the incorporation of lotus flower buds. On either side of the entrance, on the lower portion of the Alai Darwaza, are two arched latticed windows, and above the windows, on the upper portion of the structure, are rectangular niches, two on each side, mirroring their window counterparts below. The niches are bordered with white marble as is the tall arched opening of the gate. This pattern repeats itself on all sides of the structure. The gate is topped by a dome that sits on an octago...

The captivating tales of the Indian History introduce us to India’s rich and glorious past. India’s history is so fascinating that the more you learn about it, the more intrigued you become. Sultan Alauddin Khilji is one such facet of the Indian History that gives us a glimpse of those times. Alauddin is considered one of the greatest kings of his times. He commanded a formidable army and held vast territories. Besides his barbaric references by the historians, art and architecture, literature and learning, and public morality reached a new peak under his administration. When a Sultan had so many things under his belt, to have a detailed insight of his life, story, and history is worth knowing: Born As An Afghani According to the 16th-17th century chronicler Haji-ud-Dabir, Alauddin Khilji was born as Ali Gurshasp in Qalat, Zabul Province, Afghanistan. He was the eldest of the four sons of his father Shihabuddin Mas’ud (who was the elder brother of the Khalji Dynasty’s founder Sultan Jalaluddin). Raised By The Founder Of Khilji Dynasty After his father’s death, Alauddin was brought up by his uncle Jalaluddin who was the founder of the Khilji Dynasty. When Jalaluddin became the Sultan of Delhi, he appointed Alauddin as Amir-i-Tuzuk (equivalent to Master of ceremonies) and his younger brother Almas Beg as Akhur-beg (equivalent to Master of the Horse). A Family Person Alauddin and his younger brother Almas Beg, both married Jalaluddin’s daughters. Alauddin had a second marriag...

Alauddin Khilji was the second ruler and probably the most powerful monarch of the Khilji Dynasty. After conquering the throne by killing his uncle and predecessor, Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji, he continued his legacy of invading states and territories to increase his empire over the Indian subcontinent. He was the first Muslim ruler to successfully defeat and conquer southern parts of India. His passion for conquest helped him achieve success at wars, thereby expanding his influence to South India as well. In this endeavor of expansion, he was well supported by his loyal generals, especially Malik Kafur and Khusraw Khan. He ensured that he completely ousted the reigning kings and administered absolute power while invading the northern states. In south India, he used to loot the states and also extracted payment of annual taxes from the overthrown rulers. Besides his expeditions of raiding and conquering, he was engaged in defending the Delhi Sultanate from continuous Mongol invasions. Healso acquired the Koh-i-noor, one of the largest known diamonds in human history, while invading the Kakatiya rulers of Warangal. He also introduced some agrarian as well as market reforms which produced mixed results

The annual journal of the Indian History Congress, entitled The Proceedings of the Indian History Congress carries research papers selected out of papers presented at its annual sessions on all aspects and periods of Indian History from pre-history to contemporary times as well as the history of countries other than India. The addresses of the General President and the Presidents of the six sections generally take up broad issues of interpretation and historical debate. The journal has constantly taken the view that ‘India’ for its purpose is the country with its Pre-Partition boundaries, while treats Contemporary History as the history of Indian Union after 1947. The papers included in the Proceedings can be held to represent fairly well the current trends of historical research in India. Thus there has been a growth of papers on women’s history, environmental and regional history. This journal has appeared annually since 1935 except for five different years when the annual sessions of the Indian History Congress could not be held. The Indian History Congress is the major national organisation of Indian historians, and has occupied this position since its founding session under the name of Modern History Congress, held at Poona in 1935. In his address the organisation's first President, Professor Shafaat Ahmad Khan called upon Indian historians to study all aspects of history, rather than only political history and to emphasize the integrative factors in the past. Its nam...

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1.2K Alauddin Khilji Alauddin Khilji (1296-1316) was the nephew and son-in-law of He was one of Delhi’s most influential monarchs of the Khilji Dynasty. He is well-known for his revenue and price policy innovations. During his rule, he instituted several organizational improvements. He was the primary reason for the Mongols not to invade in the Subcontinent. Origin Alauddin Muhammad Khilji was born in 1250 to Shihabuddin Masud in Bengal, the brother of Early Career Alauddin Khilji was not educated formally, but he grew up to be a formidable and skilled warrior. For Kara, Awadh, and Devagiri were all captured by Alauddin in 1291. Alauddin khilji assassinated his uncle Alauddin Khilji-Personal Life Alauddin married his uncle Mehrun-Nisa”. She was awarded the title of “ Malika-i-Jahan” after Alauddin became the Sultan. Alauddin married a variety of women; some of them were Hindus and others Muslims . Throughout their marriages, Alauddin’s second Mahru khan wife was a major cause of discord. Mahru Khan was Alp Khan’s sister. Alauddin Khalji married two Hindu women. Jhatyapali was the first Hindu wife of Alauddin, daughter of Ramachandra, king of Devagiri. He married Jhatyapali and had a son, who succeeded Alauddin after his death. Kamala Devi , Alauddin’s second Hindu wife, was the supreme queen of the Vaghela Dynasty. Accession & Reign • The Sultan in his court nominated him as Amir-i-Tuzuk (Master of Ceremonies). • After effectively defeating Malik Chhajju’s uprising, he was...