The Sayyid Dynasty ruled Delhi from 1414 to 1451, after the fall of the Tughlaqs and before the rise of the Lodis. Founded by Khizr Khan, the dynasty faced internal revolts, economic troubles, and weak leadership, leading to its eventual fall and takeover by Bahlul Lodhi.

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• Sayyid Dynasty ruled Delhi Sultanate for 37 years (1414–1451)
• Founded by Khizr Khan, governor of Multan and Timur’s representative
• Delhi in chaos post-Tughlaqs; Khizr restored law, expanded rule briefly
• Mubarak Shah, most active ruler, suppressed Punjab Khokhars, built city Mubarakabad
• After Mubarak’s murder, Muhammad Shah ruled; survived court conspiracies
• Last ruler Alam Shah was weak; retired to Badaun, gave up Delhi
• Economy weak; trade declined, tax burden high; coastal trade routes collapsed
• Power decentralized; governors stronger; uprisings frequent in Jaunpur, Doab, Gwalior
• Sayyids followed Sharia law; administrative power vested in Sultan, Wazir
• Dynasty ended in 1451 when Bahlul Lodhi took Delhi with internal support