| Alauddin Jani | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Bengal | |
| In office 1232-1233 | |
| Monarch | Iltutmish |
| Preceded by | Malik Balkha Khalji |
| Succeeded by | Saifuddin Aibak |
| Personal details | |
| Children | Masud Jani (son) |
Alauddin Jani (Bengali: আলাউদ্দিন জানি, Persian: علاء الدین جانی) was a governor of Bengal from 1232 until 1233 during the time of Mamluk dynasty.
History
Alauddin assisted Nasiruddin Mahmud to suppress the revolt of Iwaz Khalji in 1227.
In 1232, Alauddin was appointed as the governor of Bengal by the Delhi Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish after Balka Khalji was removed from power. Alauddin ruled Bengal only for a year and a few months. He was then succeeded by Saifuddin Aibak.
| Preceded byMalik Balkha Khilji | Mamluk Governor of Bengal 1232–1233 |
Succeeded bySaifuddin Aibak |
See also
References
- ^ Ahmed, ABM Shamsuddin (2012). "Alauddin Jani". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- Kingdom of South Asia
- Ahmed, ABM Shamsuddin (2012). "Iltutmish". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.