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	Alauddin Khilji - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alauddin Khilji (1296-1316 AD) (nephew of Jalaluddin Khilji) came to power after killing his uncle and the then Sultan of Khilji Dynasty Sultan Jalaluddin Khilji in 1296 AD.
		He was succeeded by Khusru Khan and that marks the end of Khilji dynasty.
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	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alauddin_Khilji (181 words)

	Timeline of 14th century Islamic history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the Khiljis empire, Alauddin conquers the Deccan.
		1318: In the Khilji Empire, Malik Kafur is assassinated, Shahabuddin Umar is deposed, and Qutbuddin Mubarak accedes.
		In the Tughluqs empire, Death of Nasiruddin Tugluq, accession of Alauddin Sikandar Shah.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Timeline_of_Islamic_history_14th_Century (2267 words)

	Historical Information on Chittorgarh,Origin of Chittorgarh In India,Chittorgarh India History
		Alauddin Khilji, the Turk ruler of Delhi at that time, heard about her delicate beauty and decided to take her as his wife.
		Khilji was no fool, and he knew that to win his foe-turned-friend’s confidence he had to deliver himself without any trace of hostility.
		Khilji’s army gave chase and each one of the rear guard was slaughtered by the time they reached the gates of Chittor.
	www.indiasite.com /rajasthan/chittorgarh/history.html (4761 words)

	Indian History - Muslim Period in India
		Alauddin Khilji a nephew of Jalaluddin Khilji hatched a conspiracy and got Sultan Jala-lud din killed and proclaimed himself as the Sultan in 1296.
		Allaudin died in 1316 A.D. There was lot of infighting after Alauddin Khiljis death and Mubarak Khan the third son of Alauddin Khilji ascended the throne as Qutb-ud-din Mubarak in the year 1316 AD.
		Alauddin I was succeeded by Muhammad Shah I. He waged wars against the Hindu rulers of Vijayanagar and Warangal.
	www.gatewayforindia.com /history/muslim_history.htm (3881 words)

	MP - Biography Of Muslim Leaders In The Sub-continent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Alauddin Khalji was the son of Shahab-ud-din Khalji, and nephew and son-in-law of Jalal-ud-din Khalji, the founder of the Khalji rule in South Asia.
		Alauddin considered his nobles to be the biggest hurdle in putting the administration of the country on firm footing.
		Alauddin introduced a four-point agenda to control prices of the items of daily use and to make the life of the common man more comfortable.
	www.muziqpakistan.com /board/index.php?showtopic=34976 (12310 words)

	WELCOME TO S-E-A-S-O-N-S
		Alauddin Khilji was the first to attack Chittaur in 1303 A.D., overpowered by a passionate desire to possess the regal beauty, queen Padmini.
		Rani Padmini stood in ‘Zanana Mahal’ — a pavilion in the center and her reflection was visible to Alauddin Khilji in a mirror placed in the main hall.
		Built during the reign of Rana Kumbha in the Indo-Aryan style, the temple is associated with the mystic poetess Meerabai — an ardent Krishna devotee.
	www.seasonsindia.com /travel/rajasthan/chitta_sea.htm (862 words)

	CHITTAURGARH - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Alauddin Khilji was the first to sack Chittaur in 1303 A.D. overpowered by a passionate desire to possess the regal beauty, queen Padmini.
		Rani Padmini stood in a ‘Zanana Mahal’- a pavilion in the centre and her reflection was visible to Alauddin Khilji in a mirror placed in the main hall.
		Built during the region of Rana Kumbha in the Indo-Aryan style, the temple is associated with the mystic poetess Meerabai- an ardent Krishna deovtee.
	www.rajasthan.gov.in /CHITTAURGARH.SHTM (970 words)

	Weekly Online - Children's Corner (Issue 232)
		Alauddin heard about the beauty of queen Padmini and he wanted to own her at any cost.
		So, he allowed Alauddin Khilji into the Chittor fort and showed him the reflection of Queen Padmini in a mirror.
		Khilji did not want the news of the battle to reach the inside of the fort.
	www.sanatan.org /weekly/2004/232/childrens.htm (958 words)

	Chittorgarh Fort,Chittorgarh Fort Rajasthan India,Forts in Chittorgarh India
		WA grand juhar was undertaken by Rani Padmani - much known for her gorgeous beauty in Chittorgarh Fort before the Chittorgarh fort could go in the hands of emperor Alauddin Khilji and so the queen.
		Below the central courtyard is a subterranean chamber where Rani Padmini committed jauhar with the rest of the women of Chittor when Alauddin Khilji besieged the fort.
		Alauddin Khilji destroyed it in the first sack of Chittor, but Rana Hammir rebuilt it as a Kali temple in the 14
	www.indiasite.com /rajasthan/chittorgarh/fort.html (2462 words)

	thebharat.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		he Khiljis used their Afghan descent to win the loyalties of the discontented nobles, who felt that they had been neglected by earlier sultans.
		Jalaluddin Khilji (1290 AD - 1296 AD) tried to mitigate some of the harsh aspects of Balban's rule.
		He was the first ruler to put forward the view that the state should be based on the willing support of the governed and that since the majority of Indians were Hindus, the state cannot be truly Islamic.
	www.thebharat.com /thebharatinfo/history/khiljis.html (339 words)

	Pran's Rajasthan Ghumo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This fortified settlement has been destroyed thrice and each time the consequence was 'Jauhar' when women and children sacrificed themselves on a huge funeral pyre while men dressed in saffron garments of martyrdom rode out of the fort towards a certain death.
		Alauddin Khilji was the first to ravage Chittor in 1303, fascinated by a passionate desire to possess the royal beauty, queen Padmini.
		Legend narrates that he saw her face in the reflection of a mirror and was charmed by her mesmerizing beauty.
	www.indiaghumo.com /chittorgarh/about_chittor.htm (328 words)

	The Tribune - Windows - Feature
		Alauddin Khilji attacked the Gagron Fort around 1300 but his army failed to locate the route to the fort.
		At that time, these parrots irritated Khilji’s army by imitating Alauddin and his soldiers.
		This angered Alauddin so much that he ordered that all the trees in the area should be burnt.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2002/20020601/windows/main4.htm (389 words)

	Rajasthan Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Chittaur was bagged for the first time in 1303 AD by Alauddin Khilji.
		Rani Padmini stood in 'Zanana Mahal' and her reflection was visible to Alauddin Khilji in a mirror placed in the main hall.
		He was mesmerized seeing her immense beauty and went to the extent of plundering Chittaur in order to win her.
	www.rajasthantourism.net /chittaurgarh.html (319 words)

	Rediff On The NeT Travel: A travel feature on Chittaurgarh in Rajasthan, India.
		In 1303 it was Alauddin Khilji, the monarch of Delhi, who cast his greedy eyes towards Chittaurgarh.
		The beauty of Padmini, the wife of Bhim Singh, the ruler's uncle, was famed, both near and far.
		When she refused, Khilji sent his powerful armies to Chittaurgarh.
	www.rediff.com /travel/1998/jun/29snap5.htm (707 words)

	indiaholidayplan.com, Kerala, Agra, Rajasthan, Goa, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Ajanta Ellora, Khajuraho
		Legend has it, that he saw her face in the reflection of a mirror and was struck by her mesmerizing beauty.
		Rani Padmini stood in a ‘ Zanana Mahal’ — a pavilion in the center and her reflection was visible to Alauddin Khilji in mirror placed in the main hall.
		Kumbha Shyam Temple: Built during the reign of Rana Kumbha in the Indo-Aryan style, the temple is associated with the mystic poetess Meerabai — an ardent Krishna devotee.
	indiaholidayplan.com /chitturgarh.htm (1189 words)

	Indian States - Rajasthan - Ranthambhor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This area was once reigned by the brave Hammir during the period of Alauddin Khilji.
		The fort was besieged by Alauddin Khilji for one year in 1301.
		Apart from the tigers, other animals seen in the park are leopard, marsh crocodile, hyena, jungle cat, wild boar, sambal, chital, mongoose, monitor lizard and many varieties of birds.
	www.indian-heritage.org /states/rajasthan/rantambr.html (166 words)

	14th Century Islamic History
		In the Khiljis empire, Death of Alauddin, accession of Shahabuddin Umar, usurpation of power by Malik Kafur, a Hindu convert.
		1318: In the Khiljis empire, Assassination of Malik Kafur, deposition of Shahabuddin Umar, accession of Qutbuddin Mubarak.
		In Bengal, The Tughluq Governor at Lakhnauti-Qadr Khan assassinated and power is captured by the army commander-in-chief who declares his independence and assumes the title of Alauddin Ali Shah.
	www.angelfire.com /ak4/Archive1/14Century.html (2226 words)

	Islam Is Great Religion Part 3 - Religion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Alauddin annexed states of Malwa [1305] and Jalor [1306].
		Ghazi Malik, the Khilji governor of Punjab, defeated Khusro Khan near Delhi and restored Delhi sultanate; assumed the title 'Ghiasuddin Tughluq'.
		1350 Alauddin Ali Sher, ruler of Kashmir [1350-1362].
	maxpages.com /umarkhan/Islam_Is_Great_Part_3 - !http://www.maxpages.com/umarkhan/Islam_Is_Great_Part_3 (2553 words)

	Ranthambhore: Nine Centuries, 944 AD – 1857 AD
		Aside from the need to capture the rebel Muhammed Shah, Allaudin also has strategic objectives in mind: the fort is one of the strongest in India, and a gateway to the west, south and east.
		Alauddin Khilji entices Ratipal by promising him the Kingdom of Ranthambhore if he helps him in capturing the fort.
		Khilji makes one of his generals in charge of the area and returns to Delhi.
	orbat.com /site/cimh/forts/ranthambhor_v2_1301.html (2074 words)

	Rajasthan and North India: from Udaipur to Chittorgarh and further to Jaipur
		This fortified settlement was afflicted for three times, and every time it ended in a jauhar, that means women and children immolated themselves on a huge funeral pyre, while men donned the saffron robes of martyrdom and went out of the fort to a certain death.
		Alauddin Khiji was the first to plunder Chittorgarh in 1303 A.D. He was overwhelmed by a passionate desire for the royal beauty of queen Padmini.
		Alauddin Khilji saw a reflection in the mirror placed in the main gate and was almost paralysed by her hypnotic glamour.
	www.ping.be /~evdleene/raj/raj_day11.htm (1064 words)

	USC-MSA Compendium of Muslim Texts
		In the Khiljis empire, Alauddin Khilji conquers Rajputana.
		In the Khiljis empire, Assassination of Malik Kafur, deposition of Shahabuddin Umar, accession of Qutbuddin Mubarak.
		In the Khiljis empire, Assassination of Qutbuddin Mubarak, usurpation of power by Khusro Khan a Hindu convert.
	www.usc.edu /dept/MSA/history/chronology/century14.html (2130 words)

	India Travelogue - Destinations: Travel Guide to Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan, India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Legend has it that it was from here that Alauddin Khilji first glimpsed, and became obsessed with possessing, queen Padmini.
		Legend has it that he saw her in a mirror while she was standing in her palace; an unfortunate incident which later culminated in the sacking of Chittaur.
		he palace is built next to a large pool and has a pavilion in the centre, the same pavilion, 'Zanana Mahal', where the queen was standing when Alauddin Khilji caught a glimpse of her.
	www.indiatravelogue.com /dest/raj/chit.html (750 words)

	Chittaurgarh Travel Guide, Chittaurgarh City Guide, Chittaurgarh Places of Interest
		This fortified settlement has been ravaged thrice and each time the outcome was 'Jauhar'-when women and children immolated themselves on a huge funeral pyre while men donned in saffron robes of martyrdom rode out of the fort towards a certain depth.
		Rani Padmini stood in a 'Zanana Mahal' - a pavilion in the centre and her reflection was visible to Alauddin Khilji in a mirror placed in the main hall.
		Kumbha Shyam Temple: Built during the reign of Rana Kumbha in the Indo-Aryan style, the temple is associated with mystic poetess Meerabai - an ardent Krishna devotee.
	www.hotelsrajasthan.com /Rajasthan/Chittaurgarh.htm (1446 words)

	The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Mailbag
		With great regards for him, it is stated that as is evident from his cognomen, Alauddin was a Khilji Sultan of Delhi and not a Mughal king.
		The legend that Padmini refused to appear unveiled before the Khilji Sultan and agreed to let him see her with the help of a mirror is just a fabrication.
		However, according to Ferishta, the Khilji Sultan gave Chitor to the Rana’s sister’s son, Maldeo, who remained loyal to him, but rebelled when the latter was on his death-bed.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2003/20031130/mailbag.htm (1317 words)

	Organiser - Content
		As for example, while the narration on Alauddin Khilji describes him as a “savage tyrant” and a “cruel heartless, tyrannical, unscrupulous” person, the commentary on him claims that “amidst the Sultans of Middle Ages, Alauddin Khilji can be termed to have the excellence above all.” Be not frightened to fall between two fires!
		Alauddin tried to protect the exploited classes!” These are attempts to brush aside the terrible economic exploitation of the peasants in India where 99 per cent of them were Hindus.
		Alauddin zealously tried to loot the well-off Hindu gentry in rural areas and ruined the peasants on two-pronged attacks—high taxation, i.e.
	www.organiser.org /dynamic/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=69&page=23 (932 words)

	Glimpses of Islamic Civilization in India \|\| Imam Reza (A.S.) Network
		Mahmud Shah Khilji had also created a trust for meeting the expenditure of the hospital and appointed Maulana Fazal Ullah with the title of Hakim-ul-Hukama as its chief physician.
		The mausoleum is believed to have been erected by one of the sons of 'Alauddin Khilji, to which further structures were added, from time to time, by Nawab Muqurrab Khan, Lutf Ullah Khail, Rizq Ullah Khan and others.
		Tomb of 'Ali Barid Shah at Bidar is an imposing building; the central chamber rises to a height of 64 feet (25.507 meters) with a massive dome of 11 feet (3.048 meters) over it on a mound 75 feet (22.86 meters) high from the ground.
	www.imamreza.net /eng/imamreza.php?id=2033 (2399 words)

	Chittorgarh Tourism in Rajasthan India, Tourism in Chittorgarh Rajasthan in India, Chittorgarh Travel Guide in ...
		The Patahn King of Delhi, Alauddin Khilji was overpowered by a passionate desire to possess the regal beauty - Queen Padmini.
		The legend say, the Pathan king saw her face in the reflection of a mirror and was struck by her mesmerising beauty.
		This place has a great significance in the history of Chittorgarh, for this was the place where Rana Ratan Singh showed a glimpse of queen Padmini to Alauddin Khilji.
	www.shubhyatra.com /rajasthan/chittorgarh.html (1938 words)

	hugecoin
		These coins of reward or presentation coins as they are often called also served another purpose: apart from reward the word sila also means bond or link between the giver and receiver.
		In India, Alauddin Khilji was the first to have issued gigantic coins.
		According to records left by Thakkur Pheru, mint master of Alauddin’s Delhi, then known as Siri, Alauddin issued gold coins of 5, 10, 50 and 100 tolas (one tola=10.6 gm).
	www.columbia.edu /itc/mealac/pritchett/00routesdata/1600_1699/jahangir/hugecoin/hugecoin.html (863 words)

	Delhi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Time moved on and by the end of the 13th century, the Khilji Dynasty was looking around for the best piece of land on which to build their seat of empire.
		Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq succeeded Alauddin Khilji and, as vanity demanded, built a magnificent fort at Tughlaqabad.
		The Khilji Sultan laughed and suggested that the slave build a fort there when he became a Sultan.
	www15.brinkster.com /amdou/tourism/Delhi.html (5188 words)

	seemyindia
		This 10th century ruined temple was built by king Mularaj at a cost of Rs 14 crores.
		The 4 pillars are testify to the past splendour of this Jain temple.
		The temple as well as Sidhapur was destroyed by Alauddin Khilji in 1297.
	www.seemyindia.com /gujarat/gujarat-madhera-ambaji.htm (166 words)

	Travel Agents in Chittorgarh,Tour Operators in Chittorgarh,Chittorgarh Travel Guide,Chittorgarh Travel ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This fortified settlement has been ravaged thrice and each time the outcome was “ Jauhar “ – When women and children immolated themselves on a huge funeral pyre while men donned in saffron robes of martyrdom rode out of the fort towards a certain death.
		Alauddin Khilji was the first to sack Chittor in 1303A.D, overpowered by a passionate desire to possess the regal beauty, queen Padmini,Legend has it that he saw her face in the reelection of mirror and was struck by her mesmerizing beauty But the noble queen preferred death to dishonor and committed “ Jauhar “.
		After having a glimpse of the legendary beauty, Alauddin went to extent of ravaging Chittor in order of possess her.
	www.infoindiatravel.com /cities/chittorgarh.html (1034 words)

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