Short Notes on Khilji Dynasty - Indian History

Khilji Dynasty short notes on Indian History

KHILJI DYNASTY

• The Khilji dynasty was founded by Jalaluddin Khilji.
• Jalaluddin Khilji founded Khilji dynasty in the year 1290AD.
• Alauddin Khilji was the most famous ruler of Khilji dynasty.
• His original name was Ali Gurshasp.
• He introduced an effective market regulation in India.
• Amir Khusru was the court poet of Alauddin.
• Alauddin was the first iNdian ruler who maintained large standing army and artillery.
• He was the only medieval ruler who captured south India.
• The rist marriage between a Muslim ruler and a Hindu Princess was done between Alauddin and Kamala Devi, the widow of the ruler of Gujarat.
• He also built Siri Fort at Delhi.
• Alauddin took the title ‘Sikandar-I-Saini’ or the Second Alexander.
• Malik Kafur was the Prime Minister and Commander in Chief of Alauddin Khilji.
• He captured south India for Allaudin.
• He also killed Alauddin by poisoning him.
• Mubaraksha was the last ruler of Khilji dynasty.
• Jalaluddin Khilji is also credited for expelling Mongols from India in this year 1292.
• The capital of Khilji Dynasty was Delhi.