Khilji Dynasty

The Khilji Dynasty was founded by

Jalaludhin Khilji

Jalaludhin Khilji founded Khilji Dynasty in the year 1290 AD

Alauddin Khilji was the most famous ruler of Khilji Dynasty

His original name was Ali Gurshap

He introduced an effective market regulation in India

Amir Khusru was the court poet of Alauddin

Alauddin was the first Indian ruler who maintained a large standing army and artillery

He was the only medieval ruler who captured south India.

The first marriage between a Muslim ruler and a Hindu princess was between Alauddin and Kamala Devi, the widow of the ruler of Gujarat.

He also built the 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 Alauddin

He also killed Alauddin by poisoning him

Mubarak Shah was the last ruler of Khilji Dynasty

Jalaluddin Khilji is also credited for expelling Mangols from India in the year 1292.

The capital of Khilji Dynasty was Delhi.

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