Explore the pivotal eras of the Khalji and Tughlaq dynasties in medieval Indian history through a chronological timeline. Discover the political upheavals, cultural shifts, and dynastic transitions that shaped the Delhi Sultanate from 1286 to 1412, including the rise to power, reforms, and eventual decline. Delve into detailed event summaries and historical insights within this comprehensive HTML timeline.

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• --> Led by Jalaluddin Khalji, Khalji nobles overthrew Balban's incompetent successors in 1290.
• --> Khalji rebellion was supported by non-Turkish sections of the nobility.
• --> Jalaluddin Khalji ruled for six years, trying to mitigate Balban's harsh policies.
• --> Advocated for a state based on support from the governed, acknowledging India's Hindu majority.
• --> Alauddin Khalji came to power in 1296 by killing Jalaluddin Khalji.
• --> Accumulated wealth through military campaigns, facing rebellions and opposition initially.
• --> Established severe control through punishments, including massacres and regulations on nobles.
• --> Made nobles subservient but destroyed the old nobility, paving way for anyone to ascend the throne.
• --> After Alauddin's death in 1316, succession issues arose, leading to Khusrau's brief reign.
• --> Khusrau, a Hindu convert, ruled without significant opposition from Muslims, indicating broad acceptance.

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• --> The Delhi Sultanate under Alauddin Khalji saw centralization through severe methods.
• --> Khaljis and Tughlaqs' periods witnessed significant expansion and subsequent internal challenges.
• --> Succession struggles and external invasions contributed to the decline of the Delhi Sultanate.