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Who introduced the dagh and chehra systems during the Delhi Sultanate?
Who introduced the dagh and chehra systems during the Delhi Sultanate?
Which Sultan of Delhi was known as the Clemency King?
Which Sultan of Delhi was known as the Clemency King?
Who murdered Jalaluddin Khalji and captured the throne?
Who murdered Jalaluddin Khalji and captured the throne?
Which Sultan of Delhi was a brilliant general and capable administrator?
Which Sultan of Delhi was a brilliant general and capable administrator?
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Which dynasty ruled Delhi for three decades?
Which dynasty ruled Delhi for three decades?
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Who was the first Turkish Sultan of Delhi to build an imperial empire in India?
Who was the first Turkish Sultan of Delhi to build an imperial empire in India?
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Who became the Sultan after Alauddin?
Who became the Sultan after Alauddin?
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What region did Alauddin conquer that lies between the rivers Ganga and Yamuna?
What region did Alauddin conquer that lies between the rivers Ganga and Yamuna?
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What system did Alauddin implement to gather secret information without permission?
What system did Alauddin implement to gather secret information without permission?
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Which coastal areas did Alauddin Khalji's Empire include?
Which coastal areas did Alauddin Khalji's Empire include?
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Where did the expeditions undertaken by Malik Kafur and Alauddin Khalji take place?
Where did the expeditions undertaken by Malik Kafur and Alauddin Khalji take place?
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Study Notes
The Khalji Dynasty
- Jalaluddin Khalji became the first Khalji Sultan in 1290 CE and was known as the "Clemency King" due to his lenient policy towards the Mongols.
- Alauddin Khalji, Jalaluddin's nephew, murdered him and captured the throne in 1296 CE.
- Alauddin Khalji was the most powerful ruler of the Khalji Dynasty, known for his brilliant generalship and administrative capabilities.
- He was also known for his cruel and resolute nature.
Dagh and Chehra Systems
- Alauddin Khalji introduced the Dagh system, which involved marking horses to prevent substitution of good horses with inferior ones.
- He also introduced the Chehra system, which involved maintaining a detailed description of each soldier.
Expansion of the Empire
- Alauddin Khalji expanded the empire by conquering Gujarat, Malwa, and other regions.
- He also introduced the Kharij system, which was a form of land revenue.
Key Territories and Conquests
- The Delhi Sultanate ruled over the fertile land between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
- Alauddin Khalji's empire stretched from present-day Warangal in Telangana to Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea.
- He also conquered Devagiri, Ranthambhore, Chittor, and other regions.
Other Rulers and Events
- Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq became the Sultan in 1325 CE.
- The Mongols invaded India during this period, and Alauddin Khalji had to confront them.
- Timur's invasion of India occurred in 1398 CE.
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Test your knowledge on the Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi Dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate, including Alauddin Khalji's Dagh and Chehra systems, Jalaluddin Khalji and Bahlul Lodi's reigns. Explore the history of this period.
