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Question
Under what circumstances did Alauddin ascend the throne of Delhi?
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Solution
Alauddin captured the throne of Delhi by killing his uncle Jalaluddin Khilji. As the situation at that time was very bad because Jalaluddin was a very mild and pious person, which led to lawlessness and revolts. Alauddin took advantage of the situation and ascended the throne.
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