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Alauddin Khalji

Type Figure Region South Asia Time c. 1266–1316 Also known as Ala-ud-din Khalji

Ala-ud-din Khalji (c. 1266–1316) was the most outstanding ruler of the Khalji dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, reigning from 1296 to 1316.

Timeline

  1. 1290–1296Khalji · IndiaAs the nephew of Jalaluddin Khalji, Ala-ud-din won merit campaigning in Punjab and Gujarat, and in 1296 murdered his uncle to seize the throne, proclaiming himself sultan.
  2. 1296–1316Delhi · Delhi SultanateDuring his reign he campaigned south into the Deccan, struck west against the Mongols, reformed taxation and military pay, established a dual dirham and dinar currency system, and imposed market controls to stabilize military supply.

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