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Founding of the Sayyid Dynasty in Delhi

Type Event Region Asia Time 1414

On May 28, 1414, Khizr Khan, Timur's viceroy and governor of Multan, captured Delhi, imprisoned Daulat Khan Lodi, and founded the Sayyid dynasty.

Timeline

  1. 1414Delhi · DelhiKhizr Khan led his army into Delhi, defeated and imprisoned Daulat Khan Lodi, the last representative of Tughlaq power, ending Tughlaq rule in Delhi. Thus began the Sayyid dynasty.
  2. 1414–1416North India · IndiaKhizr Khan appointed Taj-ul-Mulk as chancellor, dispatched forces to suppress the rebellion of Har Singh in Katehar, and campaigned against Bayana and Gwalior to restore tribute collection, consolidating control over the Ganges basin.
  3. 1417Samarkand · UzbekistanKhizr Khan obtained Shah Rullah's permission to use both names side by side on coinage and edicts; the Sayyid dynasty's status as a Timurid vassal state was formally confirmed, bringing brief stability to North India.

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