History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c3.s1.9

c3.s1.9

'Alāūddīn gave a good account of himself during the Khaljī *coup d' etat*.⁷ On Jalāluddīn's accession 'Alāūddīn, who was nephew as well as son-in-law of the sultan, was appointed Master of Ceremonies (Amīr-i-Tuzuk)⁸ while his younger brother Almas Beg, to whom another daughter of the sultan was married, was made Master of the Horse (Akhūrbēg).⁹ Within a short time of his elevation 'Alāūddīn made a singular exhibition of his military talents in the campaign against Malik Chhajjū. The trouble soon put down, but the incident brightened the future prospects of 'Alāūddīn. He was appointed governor of Kara (1291).