Alauddin Khilji's Chronological events

Chronological Events of Alauddin Khilji's Life

Part of Alauddin Khalji has been studied 

in University and the question related to

Alauddin Khalji has been asked many times in Exams more specifically related to reforms that he had made during his reign. 

Like Market Reforms, Revenue Reforms etc. 

Alauddin Khilji was 2nd Sultan of Khalji Dynasty. 

Alauddin Khalji

Alauddin Khalji's original name was Ali Gurshasp. 

And Nephew of Jalaluddin(the one who founded and established Khalji Dynasty) and also he (Alauddin Khalji) was also husband of Jalaluddin's Daughter. 

So, now lets see what he achieved in his life as a soldier and as a Sultan of Delhi. 

Year - What happened?

CONQUEST OF NORTH

1292 - Conquest 'Malwa' : there he captured 'Bhilsa' town. From there he became the Governor of Awadh from the Governor of Kara. 

1296 - He took the throne of Delhi from Jalaluddin Khilji by killing him. 

In the end of 1296 - Mongol Invasion (in the time period of Alauddin Khilji's reign Mongol invasion was at their extreme point.) However, Zafar Khan defeated Mongols.

1297 - Zafar Khan again defeated Mongols Invasion.

1299 - this time Zafar Khan died, the leader of Mongols were Qutugh Khan.

Also in 1299 - Alauddin sent Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan to conquer Gujarat in 1299. At that time, Gujarat was being ruled by Rai Karan Deva II, a Bagela Rajput Prince. Simultaneously, The Delhi Army besieged Anhilwara (a place in Gujarat). It is there that, the wife of Karan Deva, Kamla Devi fell into the hands of the invaders and was taken to Delhi where she was made the favourite queen by Alauddin. 

However, Karan Deva and his daughter, Deval Devi, took refuge with King Ram Chandra Deva of Devagiri. 

The Delhi Army took large amount of capital of Gujarat and also an Eunuch named Kafur. 

1301 - Alauddin kept his eyes on Ranthambhor in the year 1301. Although it was already conquered by Qutubuddin Aibak and Iltutmish too. But soon after it became Independent. And when Alauddin Khilji was ruling, Hamir Deva, a rajput chief. 

now, there were reasons behind conquering Ranthambhor: 

First, Hamir Deva had given shelter to some new muslims which offended/made Alauddin angrier and for this he wanted to punish Hamir Deva. 

Second reason can be this, that it is King's duty to recover a fortress that had once formed a part of delhi sultanate. In this capturing of fortress, he(Alauddin lost Nusrat Khan) but however, Ranthambhor was captured by Alauddin because of treacherous Prime Minister of Hamir Deva, Ranmal.

1303 - Mewar was captured.

1303 - Mongol Invasion occurred (under the leader of Taraghi).

1305 - Malwa was captured.

1306 - Mongol Invasion (under the leader of Kubak).

1307 - 1308 - It was last when Mongol Invasion happened one more time. And this time it was under the leader of Iqbalmand.

CONQUEST OF DECCAN 

By the end of the 1305, practically whole northern India was in the hand of ALAUDDIN KHILJI. Now, he can easily direct his attention towards the Deccan. 

The basic and foremost reason can be taken for the conquest of Deccan is the Wealth. The wealth of South India is very tempting, and also political conditions of South India was too favorable towards Alauddin. 

At that time there were 4 kingdoms in that region. 

1. Yadava Kingdom of Devagiri under Ram Chandra Deva (1271-1309)

2. Telingana (capital - Warangal) under Pratap Rudra Deva I (Kakatiya Dynasty)

3. Hoysala Kingdom (capital - Dwarsamudra) under  Vira Ballala III (1292-1342) 

4. The Pandya Kingdom of Madura under Maravarman Kulasekhara (1268-1311)

 

1307 - Devagiri captured 

1311 - Warangal captured

1311 - Dwarsamudra captured

1311 - Pandya Kingdom captured

Devagiri was again conquered. 

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