Accession
Alauddin Khalji seizes the throne after the killing of Jalaluddin Khalji and establishes himself as Sultan at Delhi.
Role range: 1296-1316
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Alauddin Khalji Biography and Timeline
Follow Alauddin Khalji through 8 dated historical records for India.
Alauddin Khalji, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1296–1311Years on this page
1296
1299
Conquest of Gujarat
Alauddin Khalji's armies conquer Gujarat, bringing a wealthy western region and its commercial centers under Delhi Sultanate control.
Role range: 1296-1316
1301
Capture of Ranthambore
Alauddin Khalji captures the formidable fort of Ranthambore after a prolonged campaign against its Chauhan ruler.
Role range: 1296-1316
1303
Defense against Mongols
Alauddin Khalji confronts a major Mongol invasion that reaches Delhi, prompting stronger fortifications and permanent military preparations around the capital.
Role range: 1296-1316
Siege of Chittor
Alauddin Khalji captures Chittor after a major siege, extending Delhi Sultanate power deeper into Rajasthan.
Role range: 1296-1316
1305
Market Regulations
Alauddin Khalji enforces extensive price and market regulations in Delhi to control supplies and support the costs of a large standing army.
Role range: 1296-1316
1308
Deccan Campaigns Begin
Alauddin Khalji sends Malik Kafur into the Deccan, beginning campaigns that force several southern kingdoms to submit tribute to Delhi.
Role range: 1296-1316
1311
Malik Kafur Southern Expedition
Alauddin Khalji's general Malik Kafur reaches far into southern India and returns to Delhi with tribute from powerful regional kingdoms.
Role range: 1296-1316
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.