Alauddin Khalji was the second and most famous ruler of the Khalji dynasty (1296-1316 CE). He is known for his military conquests in South India, market reforms, and administrative innovations. The Khalji dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1290 to 1320 CE. Alauddin was not from the Vardhana (ancient dynasty), Tudor (English dynasty), or Mughal (later dynasty) dynasties.