The below mentioned article provides a biography of Jalal-Ud-Din Firozshah Khaliji. Early Career: The family of Jalal-ud-din had settled itself in India much earlier and its members had been in the service of Turk-Sultans since long time. Jalal-ud-din, by his own merit, rose to the position of sar-i-jandar, that is, the head of the royal bodyguard. Afterwards, he was appointed [...]
The following points highlight the six main domestic policies laid down by Ala-Ud-Din Khalji. The policies are: 1. Theory of Kingship 2. Revolts: Their Causes and Their Remedies; the Ordinances 3. Policy towards the Hindus 4. Taxation and Revenue 5. Military Administration 6. Market System. Domestic Policy # 1. Theory of Kingship: Ala-ud-din was the first Sultan of Delhi who [...]
The below mentioned article provides a biography on Ala-Ud-Din Khalji of the Khalji Dynasty. Ala-ud-din whose original name was Ali Gurshasp assumed the title of Abul Muzaffar Sultan Alaud-duniya-va-din Muhammad Shah Khalji. Among the rulers of medieval India, Ala-ud-din occupies an honourable place both as a conqueror and an administrator. Ala-ud-din has not been regarded as great by historians but, [...]