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Khusro Khan

Type Figure Region South Asia Time c. 1280–1320 Also known as Khusro Khan

Originally a Hindu Rajput, Khusro Khan was sold into slavery, converted to Islam, and rose to high rank in the Khalji army;…

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  1. c. 1300–1316Gujarat · GujaratRising from slavery through military merit, he gained Alauddin's trust, held a succession of important posts, and eventually became a military commander relied upon by Mubarak Shah.
  2. 1320Delhi · Delhi SultanateAfter assassinating Mubarak Shah in 1320 he proclaimed himself sultan under the name Nasir al-Din; that autumn Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq marched into Delhi, and Khusro Khan was defeated, captured, and executed.

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