Alauddin Khalji

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1. When was Alauddin Khalji born?Circa 1266
2. When did Alauddin Khalji die?January 4, 1316 (age approximately 50)
3. Where was Alauddin Khalji born?Delhi Sultanate (modern-day India)
4. What is the related topics?Delhi Sultanate, Mongol Empire, Malik Kafur, Rajputana
5. Who was Alauddin Khalji?Alauddin Khalji was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in India. He was born around 1266 and became king after defeating his uncle Jalaluddin.
6. How did Alauddin protect his kingdom from the Mongols?He fought many battles, such as at Jaran-Manjur, Kili, and near the Ravi River. He won these fights, stopping the Mongol invasions.

Chagatai Khanate: A successor state of the Mongol Empire, founded by Chagatai Khan, which posed a significant military threat.
Price Controls: Government regulations that set maximum or minimum prices for goods and services.
Tributary States: Regions or kingdoms that pay tribute (money or goods) to a dominant power, often in exchange for protection or autonomy.