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Option 3 : Khizr Khan
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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.
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