Silhadi rose to positions in his military career during Sultan Mahmood Khilji II's power and became a de facto ruler of the northeastern Malwa region.
Along with his relative Medini Rai, Silhadi rose to positions of power in the service of Sultan Mahmood Khilji II (ruled 1510-1531) of the Malwa Sultanate. Medini Rai and Silhadi were de facto rulers of the northeastern Malwa region during Mahmood's reign. 
