Jalaluddin Feroz Khilji was the governor of Punjab during Slave dyansty. In 1290 he murdered the last ruler of Slave dynasty and captured the throne of Delhi and became the Sultan. In this way he laid the foundation of Khilji dynasty. He proved to be a lenient king and kind hearted ruler. He was murdered by his nephew and son-in-law Alauddin Khilji in 1296 AD.

After murdering Jalaluddin Khilji, Alauddin Khilji usurped the throne and became the Sultan of Delhi in 1296 AD. He was the most famous ruler of this dynasty who ruled from 1296 to 1316 AD. He conquered Malwa, Ranthombhor, Chittor and Gujarat from 1297 to 1305 AD. He was the first Muslim ruler who tried to conquer Deccan. Malik Kafur, Alauddin’s General conquered Devagiri in 1307, Warangal in 1309, Madurai in 1311 AD for his master. He died in 1316 AD. Nasiruddin Khushro Shah Khilji was the last ruler of this dynasty and in 1320 AD this dynasty cams to an end.