Alauddin was appointed as a governor
In 1292, Sultan Jalal-ud-din Khalji, his uncle and father-in-law, appointed Alauddin Khilji governor of Kara after he made a great contribution in crushing a revolt by the governor of Kara Malik Chajju. Kara is a historic hamlet that is located close to Sirathu on the banks of the Ganges, 69 kilometers (43 miles) west of the city of Prayagraj. Under the authority of the Delhi Sultanate and the Jaunpur Sultanate, it served as the capital of a relatively large region for centuries.
Three years later, he invaded Malwa, took control of the prosperous trade hub of Bhilsa, and devised an invasion strategy to steal the sultanate. He conquered the Hindu monarch of Devagiri in 1296 and was the first Muslim invader to cross the Vindhya Mountains into the Deccan, taking with him a treasure containing 17,250 pounds of gold, 200 pounds of pearls, and 28,250 pounds of silver.
With his new position, Alauddin Khilji was in direct contact with those who would persuade Alauddin to steal the throne. Alauddin was renowned for his lust for power and had aspirations of succeeding Sikander (the Persian rendition of the name of Alexander the Great). This, along with his dissatisfying domestic life, led Alauddin to become motivated to overthrow Jalaluddin.
