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Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji captures Chittorgarh, capital of the Guhila Kingdom

Alauddin Khalji was the Sultan of Delhi from 1296 until his death in 1316. Alauddin instituted a number of significant administrative changes in the Delhi Sultanate, related to revenues, price...

Alauddin Khalji was the Sultan of Delhi from 1296 until his death in 1316. Alauddin instituted a number of significant administrative changes in the Delhi Sultanate, related to revenues, price controls, and society. He also successfully fended off several Mongol invasions of India.

Alauddin was a nephew and a son-in-law of his predecessor Jalaluddin. When Jalaluddin became the Sultan of Delhi after deposing the Mamluks, Alauddin was given the position of Amir-i-Tuzuk (equivalent to master of ceremonies). After suppressing a revolt against Jalaluddin, Alauddin obtained the governorship of Kara in 1291, and the governorship of Awadh in 1296, after a profitable raid on Bhilsa. In 1296, Alauddin raided Devagiri, and used the acquired loot to stage a successful revolt against Jalaluddin.

Historical Significance

Alauddin Khalji was the Sultan of Delhi from 1296 until his death in 1316.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on August 26, 1303?
Alauddin Khalji was the Sultan of Delhi from 1296 until his death in 1316. Alauddin instituted a number of significant administrative changes in the Delhi Sultanate, related to revenues, price controls, and society. He also successfully fended off several Mongol invasions of India.
Why is Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji captures Chittorgarh, capital of the Guhila Kingdom significant?
Alauddin Khalji was the Sultan of Delhi from 1296 until his death in 1316.

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