Topic: “The Khalji Revolution”

Anwer: It is a term denotes the replacement of Ilbari dynasty by Khalji dynasty. But it was not simply the change of government rather it was something more than it. Infact, Khaljis came to power not on the support of
either nobility or Ulemma or the common people but by dint of their military

strength. Secondly, it was the rejection of the racial policy of Ilbari, Turks, Khaljis opened the gate of the nobility class not simply to non-Turks but also to Indian Musalmans. Allauddin Khalji made a declaration that kingship knows no kinship. So the social basis of the state broadened. Thirdly, Khalji revolution implied a revolt of the lower elements against the established nobility. Likewise, it was a challenge even against those who were looking to Gazni and Ghori region for their pedigree.

But this Khalji revolution was having a negative side as well. It gave too much emphasis over the military aspect of the government but in spite of that limitation Khalji revolution implies the beginning of a new era.

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