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Khizr Khan was the founder of the Sayyid Dynasty in 1414 A.D. This dynasty ended with the rule of Ala-ud-din Shah in 1451 A.D. The leaders of the Sayyid Dynasty were as follows
- Khizr Khan (1414- 1421 A.D.)
- Mubarak Shah (1421-1434 A.D.)
- Muhammad Shah (1434-1445 A.D.)
- Ala-ud-din Shah (1445-1457 A.D.)
After this, the Lodi Dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate started with the rule of Bahlul Lodi (1451 -1489 A.D.), followed by Sikandar Shahi (1489-1517 A.D.)
Origin of Sayyid Dynasty
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It is said that the rulers of the Sayyid Dynasty believed in the thought that they had the power from their birth to rule the world. They come from the same lineage as the founder of Islam Prophet Muhammad. The first ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty came from the Quraish tribe, which proves the former statement.
The name of the dynasty was the same as the belonging of the Sayyid founder, Khizr Khan. Before being a Sayyid dynasty ruler, he supported Timur, the Turkish conqueror, and was the Governor of Multan and Lahore. Furthermore, it was on 28 May 1414, when he took over Delhi.
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About Khizr Khan
Khizr Khan, the founder of the Sayyid Dynasty, was a strong leader, but his drawback was he ruled in the name of Timur. From the image on the coinage to saving the dynasty in the name of Timur, he dedicated his reign to Timur completely. There is another name for this worthy leader, ‘Taj ul Mulk’ that depicts his rule and leadership as a ruler.
| Dynasty | Sayyid Dynasty |
| Rule | Circa 1414–1451 |
| Predecessor | Tughluq Dynasty |
| Successor | Lodī Dynasty (Afghan Lodis) |
| Claimed Descent | Sayyids, descendants of Prophet Muhammad |
| Weakening Event | Timur’s Invasion of Delhi in 1398 |
| Notable Rulers | Khizr Khan (1414–1421)Mubarak Shah (1421–1434)Muhammad Shah (1434–1445)Alam Shah (1445–1451) |
| Major Event | Central Authority Weakened by Timur’s Invasion |
| Division of Power | North India divided among military chiefs |
| Strongest Ruler | Sharqī Sultans of Jaunpur |
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