Alauddin Khalji
Alauddin Khalji was the Khalji dynasty 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.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Delhi
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Timeline
1266
Born
Birth1316
Died
Death
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