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Iwaz Khalji

d. 1227 · 13th century · Also known as Ghiyath al-Din Iwaz Khalji

Iwaz Khalji, who ruled Bengal as Sultan Ghiyath al-Din from about 1212 to 1227, was the most capable ruler of the Khalji dynasty of Bengal. He built roads and embankments, created a river fleet and struck coins in his own name. He was defeated and killed by forces sent by Iltutmish of the Delhi Sultanate.

Iwaz Khalji
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Khalji dynasty of Bengal

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