Jalaiuddin Khilji Was the first of the Khilji Sultans. He Was old,weak and mild.But his nephew and son in law Alauddin khilji was young,vigorous and ambitious and he wished to seize the throne for him self. in 1291 the sultan made Alauddin the Governor of kera Near Allahabad in the region of the Doab Subsequently He was also given the governorship of Oudh, In order to acquire the wealth which he so badly wanted for usurping the throne from his uncle Alauddin Planned an expedition to the Deccan.In 1294 he nvaded the Yadava kingdom of Devagiri and Defeated King Ramachandra . Aladduin returned to Kara with a rich booty.Jalaluddin proceeded to Kara to Welcome his triumphant nephew.But the treacherous Alauddin Killed his uncle while holding him in affectionate embrace and ascended the throne (1296)
Alauddin Khilji
alauddin khilji (1296-1316) was a storng ruler like balban, but he was unscrupulous and cruel.With him began the era of khilji Militarism an unphill task faced Alauddin at the time of his accession to the throne. Muslim rule in north india had not yet been firmly established. ithad to face a series of danger form within and without. The central government was very weak.The powerful Muslim nobles were engaged in intrigues against the state while the Hindu chiefs and princes were disloyal.The North west frontier lay exposed to Mongol invasions.In view of the dangers which threatened the stability of the sultanate,Alaudin decided to apply himself to the task of achieving certain basic objectives.He decided to take effective measures to weaken or destroy the power of the nobles and to keep the Hindu chiefs and princes under check.He Also aimed at building uo an efficient administrative system.A powerful army and a full treasury were also among his objectives
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