Malik Balkha Khilji

Malik Balkha Khilji was the governor of Bengal during 1230–1231 under Delhi Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish.[1]

History

Balkha was the son of Ghiyasuddin Iwaj Shah.[2] After the death of Nasiruddin Mahmud, Balkha captured the throne of Bengal. Balkha styled himself as the independent ruler of Bengal. But Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish once again invaded Bengal in 1231.[1] Balkha was later captured and killed. Thus the rule of Khilji dynasty in Bengal came to an end.

Preceded by
Nasiruddin Mahmud		 Khilji Dynasty of Bengal
1229–1231 		Succeeded by
Alauddin Jani

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 ABM Shamsuddin Ahmed, Balka Khalji, Banglapedia: The National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Retrieved: 2012-02-18
  2. ↑ Far East Kingdoms : South Asia>

See also