Alauddin Jani


Alauddin Jani was a governor of Bengal from 1232 until 1233 during the time of Mamluk dynasty.

History

Alauddin assisted Nasiruddin Mahmud to suppress the revolt of Ghiyasuddin Iwaj Shah in 1227.
In 1232, Alauddin was appointed as the governor of Bengal by Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish after Malik Balkha Khilji was removed from power. Alauddin ruled Bengal only for a year and a few months. He was then succeeded by Saifuddin Aibak.