Malik Balkha Khalji

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

History

Balkha was the son of Iwaz Khalji.[2] After the death of Alauddin Daulat Shah Khalji, 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 Khalji dynasty of Bengal came to an end.

See also

References
  1. Ahmed, ABM Shamsuddin (2012). "Balka Khalji, Ikhtiyaruddin". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  2. Far East Kingdoms : South Asia
Preceded by
Alauddin Daulat Shah Khalji		 Khalji Dynasty of Bengal
1229–1231		 Succeeded by
Alauddin Jani
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