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Bakhtiyar Khalji

Type Figure Region India Time c. 1160–1206 Also known as Ikhtiyar al-Din Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khalji、伊赫提亚尔丁·穆罕默德·巴赫蒂亚尔·卡尔吉、Bakhtiyar Khalji

Bakhtiyar Khalji was an early 13th-century Turkic military commander who led the Khalji in conquering Bihar and Bengal, capturing Lakhnauti (capital …

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  1. 1197–1203Bihar · BiharLeading a small cavalry force, he surprise-attacked Bihar, capturing Oudh, Magadha, and other places, destroying Buddhist scholarly centers such as Nalanda and Vikramashila, before advancing into Bengal.
  2. 1203–1206Lakhnauti · LakhnautiFrom 1202 to 1203 he captured Lakhnauti, ending Sena rule and proclaiming himself ruler of Bengal. He once attempted an expedition to the Tibetan frontier without success. In 1206 he was betrayed by his subordinate Ali Mardan and killed in battle.

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