Ala ud din Khilji facts for kids

Sultan Ala-ud-Din Khilji (Ghilzai) was an Afghan Emperor in Delhi, India

Ala-ud-din Khilji (Arabic: علاء الدین الخلجی), born as Juna Muhammad Khilji, was a very important ruler of the Khilji dynasty. He became the leader in 1296 and ruled until 1316. Many people believe he was the most powerful ruler of his family. He was a very ambitious person and a strong military leader. He even liked to call himself ‘The Second Alexander’ and took the title ‘Sikander-i-Sani’. He also made some new rules, like banning public drinking in his kingdom.

Who Was Ala-ud-din Khilji?

Ala-ud-din Khilji was the second ruler of the Khilji dynasty. This dynasty was a powerful family that ruled parts of India. He was born as Juna Muhammad Khilji. He took the throne in 1296. His rule lasted for twenty years until 1316.

His Reign and Ambition

Ala-ud-din Khilji was known for his great ambition. He wanted to expand his empire and become a very strong leader. He was so ambitious that he compared himself to Alexander the Great. Alexander was a famous ancient Greek king who built a huge empire. Ala-ud-din even gave himself the title ‘Sikander-i-Sani’, which means ‘The Second Alexander’.

He was a skilled military commander. He led his armies to conquer many new areas. This helped to make his empire much larger and more powerful. He also made sure his government was strong and well-organized.

Important Rules He Made

Ala-ud-din Khilji made several important rules during his time as ruler. One of these rules was about public behavior. He banned the public drinking of alcohol in his kingdom. This was part of his effort to keep order and control in his empire. He also introduced new ways to manage the economy. These changes helped to keep prices stable for people.

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  Gold coinage of 'Ala al-Din Muhammad (AH 695-715 / AD 1296–1316). Dar al-Islam mint. Dated AH 709 (AD 1309–10).

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  The army of Alaudeen on March to Deccan, a 20th-century artist's impression

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  Sultan Alau'd Din put to Flight; Women of Ranthambhor commit Jauhar, a Rajput painting from 1825

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  Copper coin of Alauddin Khalji

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  Tomb of Alauddin Khalji, Qutb complex, Delhi

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  The Hauz-i-Khas

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  Ruined wall of Siri

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  Alai Darwaza

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  Courts to the east of Quwwat ul-Islam mosque, in Qutb complex added by Khalji in 1300 CE.

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  Alauddin's Madrasa, Qutb complex, Mehrauli, which also has his tomb to the south.

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  The unfinished Alai Minar

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  Copper half Gani

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  Copper half Gani

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  Billion Gani

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  Silver Tanka

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  Bilingual coin

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  Silver Tanka Dar al-Islam Mint

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  Silver Tanka Qila Deogir Mint

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In Spanish: Alaudín para niños