Alauddin Jani
# Alauddin Jani

Alauddin Jani (Bengali: আলাউদ্দিন জানি, Persian: علاء الدین جانی) 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 Iwaz Khalji in 1227.

In 1232, Alauddin was appointed as the governor of Bengal by the Delhi Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish after Balka Khalji was removed from power. Alauddin ruled Bengal only for a year and a few months. He was then succeeded by Saifuddin Aibak.

| Preceded byMalik Balkha Khilji | Mamluk Governor of Bengal 1232–1233 | Succeeded bySaifuddin Aibak |
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