Khilji Dynasty | MCQs

Explanation

• After the decline of the Slave dynasty, the Sultanate became more fragile and unstable due to the numerous revolts and aggression.
• The slave Dynasty was replaced by the Khilji Dynasty as the ruling dynasty of India.
• The founder of the Khilji Dynasty was Jalal ud din Firuz Khilji.
•  He killed the last descendent of the Slave Dynasty and then he declared himself the sultan of Delhi sultanate at the age of 70 years.
• Jalaluddin Khilji was killed by his nephew and son-in-law Alauddin Khilji who succeeded him and became the new King.
• The real name of Alauddin Khilji was Ali Gurshap.

Explanation

The Khilji dynasty ruled India after the Slave Dynasty (also known as the Mamluk Dynasty).

The Slave Dynasty was overthrown by Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji in 1290.

This marking the beginning of the Khilji dynasty, which ruled until 1320.

Additional Information:

• Slave Dynasty (1206-1290)
• Khilji Dynasty (1290-1320)
• Tughleq Dynasty (1320-1414)
• Sayyid Dynasty (1414-1451)
• Lodhi Dynasty (1451-1526)