Alauddin Khilji murdered his uncle and father-in-law, Jalaluddin Khilji, to seize the throne of Delhi in 1296 AD. He planned the assassination during a supposed welcome ceremony. This bold and ruthless act marked the beginning of one of the most expansionist and economically significant reigns of the Delhi Sultanate.
Which of the following Khilji rulers murdered his father-in-law to ascend the throne of Delhi? (A) Qutbuddin Aibak (B) Alauddin Khilji (C) Jalaluddin Khilji (D) Ghiyasuddin Balban
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Alauddin Khilji’s rise to power is one of the most dramatic events in Sultanate history. To seize the throne, he invited his uncle and father-in-law, Sultan Jalaluddin Khilji, to Kara under the pretext of celebrating a military victory. During the meeting, Alauddin’s men suddenly attacked and killed Jalaluddin, allowing Alauddin to declare himself Sultan in 1296. His bold action shocked many nobles but also displayed his ambition and political skill. Once in power, Alauddin introduced major military, economic, and administrative reforms. His reign became one of the most expansionist, marked by victories in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and the Deccan.
ANSWER:
(B) Alauddin Khilji