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4 unusual facts about Khizr Khan


Khizr Khan

During his reign, coins were struck in the name of Amir Timur and after his death in the name of his successor Shah Rukh.

Khizr Khan ibn Malik Sulaiman (reigned 1414–21) was the founder of the Sayyid dynasty, the ruling dynasty of the Delhi sultanate, in northern India soon after the invasion of Timur and the fall of the Tughlaq dynasty.

He did not take up any royal title from fear of Amir Timur and contended himself with the titles of Rayat-i-Ala (Sublime Banners) and Masnad-i-Aali or (Most High Post).

In July, 1416 an army led by Taj-ul-Mulk was sent to Bayana and Gwalior.


Khanzada

Khizar Khan had ingratiated himself with Timur and by that means had obtained virtual control of Hindustan.


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