The Khaljis, who took over from the Slave kings became the second dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate. Jalaluddin Khalji, the first Khalji Sultan was seventy years old when he took over the throne in 1290.
The Khaljis were of Afghan origin unlike the Slave kings who were Ilbari Turks. After ascending the throne, Jalaluddin was kind enough to allow the Turkish nobles to retain their posts and pardoned most of his enemies who had been fighting for the throne.
Alauddin, Jalaluddin’s son-in-law and nephew, helped him to put down the unrest that prevailed in the kingdom and defended the area from the Mongols. But, Alauddin was not as naive as he seemed; he wanted the throne for himself. So, he killed Jalaluddin and had his head carried through the provinces!
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