Ala-ud-din Khilji usurped the throne of
Delhi from his Uncle Jalal-ud-din Khilji. Considered, the most powerful ruler
in the history of Delhi Sultanate, he expanded his province beyond Gujarat,
Ranthambore, Mewar, Malwa, Jalore, Warangal, Mabar and Madurai. He took the
title of ‘Sikander-i-Sani’ - ‘The Second Alexander. Besides being a famous
warmonger, successfully defending Delhi against many Mongol invasions, he was
also an able ruler. The nobles were under constant scrutiny, as even their
private households were not spared from an efficient network of spies. His free
market policy reduced the prices of all essential items needed in daily life.
Ala-ud-din built the first building in the history of India that
employed Islamic architecture. This domed gateway was named the Alai - Darwaza
and can still be seen near Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in the Qutub Complex. The
city of Siri built to defend the Delhi sultanate against the Mongols, is also
accredited to his name by history. He also desired to build a tower twice the
height of the Qutub Minar. Now that would have satisfied the pride of the
Second Alexander. However, due to the emperor’s death, the construction was
stopped midway.
Ala-ud-din's death was followed by a war of succession amongst his
sons. Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Shah Khilji, son of Ala-ud-din and the last Khilji
ruler, was murdered by Khusro Khan. Khusro Khan, a Hindu slave captured the
throne of Delhi but couldn't hold it for long. Just after four months, he was
defeated and killed by Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq, who founded the Tughlaq dynasty
in Delhi.
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