Alauddin Jani

Alauddin Jani was a governor of Bengal from 1232 until 1233 during the time of Mamluk dynasty.[1][2]

History

Alauddin assisted Nasiruddin Mahmud to suppress the revolt of Ghiyasuddin Iwaj Shah in 1227.[3]

In 1232, Alauddin was appointed as the governor of Bengal by Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish after Malik Balkha Khilji was removed from power. Alauddin ruled Bengal only for a year and a few months.[1] He was then succeeded by Saifuddin Aibak.

Preceded by
Malik Balkha Khilji		 Mamluk Governor of Bengal
1232–1233 		Succeeded by
Saifuddin Aibak

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 ABM Shamsuddin Ahmed, Alauddin Jani, Banglapedia: The National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Retrieved: 2012-02-18
  2. ↑ Kingdom of South Asia
  3. ↑ ABM Shamsuddin Ahmed, Iltutmish, Banglapedia: The National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Retrieved: 2012-02-18