What is Sayyid dynasty?
Sayyid dynasty was the fourth dynasty of the [[Delhi Sultanate]]. This dynasty is the shortest ruling dynasty of the [[Delhi Sultanate]]. Throughout this dynasty, four rulers ruled North India. Their rule lasted from 1414 to 1451.Founded by a former governor of [[Multan]]. This dynasty succeeded the [[Tughlaq dynasty]]. They were displaced or succeeded by the [[Lodi dynasty]]. [[File:Map_of_the_Sayyid_Dynasty.png|thumb|Sayyid Dynasty circa 1421]] ==History== Following the 1398 [[Delhi]] invasion of [[Timur|Amir Timur]], he appointed the Sayyids as the governors of Delhi. This dynasty was established by Sayyid [[Khizr Khan]]. He was appointed by Timur to be the governor of [[Multan]] ([[Punjab region|Punjab]]). Khizr Khan captured Delhi from Daulat Khan Lodi on May 28, 1414. By this way he established (formed) the Sayyid dynasty.<ref>Mahajan, V.D. (1991, reprint 2007). ''History of Medieval India'', Part I, New Delhi: S. Chand, {{ISBN|81-219-0364-5}}, p.237</ref> Khizr Khan was succeeded by his son Sayyid [[Mubarak Shah (Sayyid dynasty)|Mubarak Shah]]. He succeeded after his father's death on May 20, 1421. Mubarak Shah referred to himself as ''Muizz-ud-Din Mubarak Shah'' on his coins. After the death of Mubarak Shah, his nephew, [[Muhammad Shah (Sayyid dynasty)|Muhammad Shah]] ascended (came to throne) the throne. His son Sayyid [[Alam Shah|Ala-ud-Din Shah]] succeeded him as the king.Alam Shah was a weak ruler. In 1451 he surrendered Delhi to [[Bahlul Khan Lodi|Bahlul Lodi]]. He went to [[Budaun]] where he spent rest of his life. ==References== {{reflist}} ==Other websites== *[http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9065995/Sayyid-Dynasty Encyclopædia Britannica - Sayyid Dynasty] *[http://www.zeno.ru/showgallery.php?cat=6708 Coin Gallery - Sayyid Dynasty] [[Category:Sayyid dynasty| ]] [[Category:History of Pakistan]] [[Category:Medieval history of Pakistan]]