Who became the emperor of Delhi in 1414 AD?

The correct answer is Khizr Khan.

Key Points

• Khizr Khan was the founder of the Sayyid dynasty in India.
• He became the ruler of Delhi in 1414 AD after overthrowing the Tughlaq dynasty.
• Khizr Khan ruled from 1414 AD to 1421 AD.
• He was appointed as the governor of Multan by Timur, who invaded India in 1398 AD.

Additional Information

• Sayyid Dynasty
  • The Sayyid dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1414 to 1451 AD.
  • It was the fourth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, following the Tughlaq dynasty.
  • The dynasty's founders claimed descent from Prophet Muhammad.
  • Major rulers included Khizr Khan, Mubarak Shah, Muhammad Shah, and Ala-ud-din Alam Shah.
• Timur's Invasion
  • Timur, also known as Tamerlane, invaded India in 1398 AD.
  • His invasion led to significant destruction and weakening of the Tughlaq dynasty.
  • Timur appointed Khizr Khan as the governor of Multan, which later enabled him to establish the Sayyid dynasty.
• Delhi Sultanate
  • The Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic empire based in Delhi that stretched over large parts of the Indian subcontinent for 320 years (1206-1526 AD).
  • It comprised five dynasties: the Mamluk, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi dynasties.