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Turco-Afghan emperor of Khalji dynasty –

Alauddin Khalji (Persian: علاء الدین خلجی; r.&#;–), born Ali Gurshasp, was a ruler from the Khalji dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate in the Indian subcontinent.

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Alauddin instituted a number of significant administrative changes in India, 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).

Alauddin khilji biography of martin luther king

After suppressing a revolt against Jalaluddin, Alauddin obtained the governorship of Kara in , and the governorship of Awadh in , after a profitable raid on Bhilsa. In , Alauddin raided Devagiri, and used the acquired loot to stage a successful revolt against Jalaluddin.

After killing Jalaluddin, he consolidated his power in Delhi, and sub