Khilji

Khilji

 

a dynasty of Turkic origin that ruled the Sultanate of Delhi from 1290 to 1320. The dynasty was founded by Jalal al-Din Firuz Khilji, who ruled until 1296. The most notable member of the dynasty was Ali al-Din Khilji, whose reign lasted from 1296 to 1316. After the assassination of his son Mubarak Shah (ruled 1316–20), the Tughlak dynasty came to power in Delhi.