Khalji dynasty

Khalji dynasty was a state in Gangetic plain and Nepal (South Asia) that lasted from 1290 to 1320 CE, about 30 years. Its people spoke Turkic languages (Gokturk, Uyghur, Seljuk, Ottoman, Kazakh, Tatar).

Alauddin Khalji beat back repeated Mongol invasions, fixed grain prices in Delhi's markets and sent Malik Kafur to plunder the Deccan and Tamil kingdoms.

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Facts

Dates: 1290 to 1320 CE
Duration: 30 years
Type: State
Region: Gangetic plain and Nepal, South Asia
Language family: Turkic
Capital: Delhi

Came from

Mamluk dynasty of Delhi 1206 to 1290 CE

Became

Tughlaq dynasty 1320 to 1414 CE

Neighbours in South Asia

Ahom Kingdom 1228 to 1826 CE
Delhi Sultanate 1206 to 1526 CE
Hoysala Empire c. 1026 to 1343 CE
Kakatiya dynasty 1163 to 1323 CE
Seuna Yadava dynasty 1187 to 1317 CE
Pandya dynasty (second empire) c. 1216 to 1345 CE
Kingdom of Mewar c. 728 to 1949 CE
Kingdom of Manipur c. 1110 to 1949 CE
Kingdom of Marwar c. 1226 to 1949 CE
Zamorins of Calicut c. 1124 to 1766 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Middle East

Questions

When did Khalji dynasty exist?

1290 to 1320 CE, about 30 years.

Where was Khalji dynasty?

Gangetic plain and Nepal, in South Asia. Its capital was Delhi.

What language did Khalji dynasty speak?

Turkic. This family includes Gokturk, Uyghur, Seljuk, Ottoman, Kazakh, Tatar.

What came before Khalji dynasty?

Mamluk dynasty of Delhi.

What came after Khalji dynasty?

Tughlaq dynasty.