Legacy
Al Mahmud, a Bangladeshi poet, composed a book of poetry titled Bakhtiyarer Ghora (Horses of Bakhtiyar) in early 1990s. He depicted Khilji as the praiseworthy figurehead of conquest of Bengal. During Bakhtiyar Khilji's reign, Islam achieved most number of converts in India. Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khilji had the Khutbah read and coins struck in his own name. Mosques, madrasas and Khanqahs arose in the new abode of Islam through Bakhtiyar's patronage, and his example was imitated by his Amirs.
Critics claim he promoted religion, but destroyed knowledge by burning down the ancient Nalanda University.
| Preceded by Sena dynasty King Lakshman Sen |
Khilji Dynasty of Bengal 1204-1206 |
Succeeded by Muhammad Shiran Khilji |
Read more about this topic: Ikhtiyar Uddin Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar Khilji
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