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When did Alauddin start his march to Ranthambore according to Haji-ud-Dabir?
When did Alauddin start his march to Ranthambore according to Haji-ud-Dabir?
- 1275–1276
- 1290–1291
- 1300–1301 (correct)
- 1283–1284
What was Alauddin's original name?
What was Alauddin's original name?
- Ali Gurshasp (correct)
- Ulugh Khan
- Shihabuddin Mas'ud
- Jalaluddin
Who brought up Alauddin and his younger brother Almas Beg after Shihabuddin's death?
Who brought up Alauddin and his younger brother Almas Beg after Shihabuddin's death?
- Malik Sanjar
- Muhammad
- Jalaluddin (correct)
- Qutlugh Tigin
Who was the second woman Alauddin married according to Haji-ud-Dabir?
Who was the second woman Alauddin married according to Haji-ud-Dabir?
What was the title given to Alauddin after Jalaluddin became the Sultan of Delhi?
What was the title given to Alauddin after Jalaluddin became the Sultan of Delhi?
What was the primary reason for the misunderstanding between Alauddin and his first wife Malika-i-Jahan?
What was the primary reason for the misunderstanding between Alauddin and his first wife Malika-i-Jahan?
Why did Alauddin assault Malika-i-Jahan's daughter?
Why did Alauddin assault Malika-i-Jahan's daughter?
What role did Alauddin play in 1291?
What role did Alauddin play in 1291?
What motivated Alauddin to dethrone Jalaluddin?
What motivated Alauddin to dethrone Jalaluddin?
How did Alauddin finance his plan to dethrone Jalaluddin?
How did Alauddin finance his plan to dethrone Jalaluddin?
Study Notes
Alauddin Khilji's Early Life
- Alauddin's original name was Ali Gurshasp.
- After Shihabuddin's death, Ulu Khan and Muiz ud-Din Kaiqabad brought up Alauddin and his younger brother Almas Beg.
Alauddin's Marriages
- Alauddin's first wife was Malika-i-Jahan.
- According to Haji-ud-Dabir, Alauddin married another woman, whom he later made his queen.
- The primary reason for the misunderstanding between Alauddin and Malika-i-Jahan was Alauddin's intention to marry another woman.
- Alauddin assaulted Malika-i-Jahan's daughter, which further strained their relationship.
Alauddin's Rise to Power
- In 1291, Alauddin played the role of a governor.
- Alauddin was motivated to dethrone Jalaluddin because he was dissatisfied with his limited power and sought to gain control over the kingdom.
- Jalaluddin gave Alauddin the title of Amir-i-Tuzuk after he became the Sultan of Delhi.
- Alauddin financed his plan to dethrone Jalaluddin by raiding and plundering wealth from neighboring kingdoms, including Bhilsa and Devagiri.
Alauddin's March to Ranthambore
- According to Haji-ud-Dabir, Alauddin started his march to Ranthambore in 1299.
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Explore the early life of Alauddin Khilji, an important figure in Indian history. Learn about his childhood, family background, and the circumstances leading to his rise to power. Discover interesting facts about his original name and family members.
