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The Sayyid Dynasty was the fourth dynasty after the Mamluk, Khilji as well as Tughlaq dynasties, that successfully ruled the Delhi Sultanate for 37 years. The Sayyid Dynasty was founded by Khizr Khan as well as the dynasty ruled Delhi from 1414 to 1451 AD by four rulers named Khizr Khan, Mubarak Shah, as well as Muhammad Shah and the last ruler’s name is Alauddin Alam Shah. After the Timur’s attacks, the central authority of the Delhi Sultanate had become debilitated as well as the kingdom had separated into several small sultanates. Moreover, the Khizr Khan took over the kingship from Daulat Khan Lodi and founded the Sayyid Dynasty.
About Sayyid Dynasty
The Sayyid Dynasty was founded by Khizr Khan. After the Mamluk, Khilji as well as Tughlaq dynasties, the Sayyid Dynasty was established, and successfully ruled the Delhi Sultanate for 37 years from 1414 to 1451 AD. The Sayyid Dynasty was ruled by a number of four rulers, named Khizr Khan, Mubarak Shah, as well as Muhammad Shah, and the last ruler named Alauddin Alam Shah. It can be said that after Taimur dismissed the Delhi Sultanate in 1398, Taimur engaged Khizr Khan as the deputy of Multan. Moreover, the governor of Multan, Khizr Khan, marched against Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud in favor of Taimur and took control of Delhi in the year 1414 AD. In this regard, it can be said that the year 1414 AD was the start of the Sayyid Dynasty.
The Founder and the first ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty
Khizr Khan was the founder of the Sayyid Dynasty but this ruler did not take the title of the sultan. Khizr Khan took the control of the Delhi Sultanate by marching againstSultan Nasiruddin Mahmud in favor of Taimur, in the year 1414 AD. Thus, the year 1414 AD is the start of the Sayyid Dynasty. It can be stated that Khizr Khan is the first ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty as well as successfully ruled this dynasty from the year 1414 to 1421 AD.
Rulers of the Sayyid Dynasty
Name of the emperors | Ruling period |
Khizr Khan | From the year 1414 to 1421 AD |
Mubarak Shah | From the year 1421 to 1434 AD |
Muhammad Shah | From the year 1434 to 1445 AD |
Alauddin Alam Shah | From the year 1445 to 1451 AD |
Khizr Khan was the first ruler as well as the founder of the Sayyid Dynasty. Though Khizr Khan did not take the title of the sultan, after getting the kingship, Malik-us-SharqTuhfa was appointed as the Wazir of Khizr Khan. With the help of Malik-us-Sharq, Khizr Khan successfully took control of several parts such as Surat, Punjab, and many others.
Mubarak Shah was the second ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty as well as the son of Khizr Khan. First, the Hindu nobles were engaged in the court of Delhi by the Mubarak Shah. Moreover, Mubarak Shah was found to issue his coins. On the other hand, a city named Mubarakbad was constructed on the bank of river Jamuna by Mubarak Shah. After the death, nephew Muhammad Shah succeeded Mubarak Shah.
Muhammad Shah was the third ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty as well as considered as the very weak ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty. Moreover, the kingdom of Muhammad Shah was found to see many intrigues as well as hostilities. After his death in 1445, Alauddin Shah succeeded Muhammad Shah.
Alauddin Alam Shah was the fourth as well as the last ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty. As Alauddin Shah was not a strong ruler, many kingdoms under Alauddin Shah’s rule were found to declare their liberty. After three years from the year 1448, Alauddin Shah left the charge, Bahlul Lodi emerged as well as took the kingship of Delhi.
Achievements of the Sayyid Dynasty regarding architecture
Achievements | About |
The city of Mubarakabad as well as Khizrabad | Khizr Khan built the city of Khizrabad, as well as Mubarak Shah, built the city Mubarakbad on the bank of Jamuna. |
Tomb of Sultan Mubarak Shah | In the village of Mubarakpur, the tomb is situated as well as encompassed by high verandahs. |
Tomb of Mohammad Shah | Tomb of Mohammad Shah is another renowned Sayyid building with a number of eight sides. |
Conclusion
Taking everything into consideration it can be stated that the whole discussion on the Sayyid Dynasty has successfully presented a clear understanding of the emergence of the Sayyid Dynasty as well as its ruling period. Moreover, this discussion has mentioned the rulers of the Sayyid Dynasty in brief. Furthermore, the architectural achievements of the Sayyid Dynasty have also been mentioned in this discussion.
