Who became the emperor of Delhi in 1414 AD?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Khizr Khan.

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.