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| − | Second ruler of the Khalji dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate in the Indian subcontinent. Obtained the governorship of Kara in 1291 after suppressing a revolt against his predecessor Jalaluddin, and the governorship of Awadh in 1296 after a profitable raid on Bhilsa. In 1296, he then raided Devagiri before moving on to Delhi and deposing Jalaluddin. He then went on to successfully defeat the Mongol and Hindu dynasties. Though married, he is noted for | + | Second ruler of the Khalji dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate in the Indian subcontinent. Obtained the governorship of Kara in 1291 after suppressing a revolt against his predecessor Jalaluddin, and the governorship of Awadh in 1296 after a profitable raid on Bhilsa. In 1296, he then raided Devagiri before moving on to Delhi and deposing Jalaluddin. He then went on to successfully defeat the Mongol and Hindu dynasties. Though married, he is noted for his affairs with beardless men. His most notable male relationship was with Malik Kafus, his slave whom he purchased out of interest towards him and who he groomed to be his sexual protegee and chief advisor. Portrayed in the 2018 film 'Padmaavat'. Bisexual. |
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Latest revision as of 20:32, 17 May 2021
Country
India
Birth - Death
1266 - 1316
Occupation
Head of State
Description
Second ruler of the Khalji dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate in the Indian subcontinent. Obtained the governorship of Kara in 1291 after suppressing a revolt against his predecessor Jalaluddin, and the governorship of Awadh in 1296 after a profitable raid on Bhilsa. In 1296, he then raided Devagiri before moving on to Delhi and deposing Jalaluddin. He then went on to successfully defeat the Mongol and Hindu dynasties. Though married, he is noted for his affairs with beardless men. His most notable male relationship was with Malik Kafus, his slave whom he purchased out of interest towards him and who he groomed to be his sexual protegee and chief advisor. Portrayed in the 2018 film 'Padmaavat'. Bisexual.
See Also
Further Reading/Research
- https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/bollywood/all-you-need-to-know-about-alauddin-khilji-the-most-powerful-ruler-of-the-khilji-dynasty/ar-AAv6xTc
- https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/did-you-know-that-alauddin-khilji-had-a-gay-love-affair-and-50-000-male-lovers-270688.html
- https://historypak.com/alauddin-khilji/
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/alauddin-khilji
