Amidst this upheaval, two factions arose within the Mamluk court, with the Turkic element led by Aitmar Surkah facing off against Jalaluddin Khalji's group.

With the child sultan under his control and Qaiqabad nearing death, Jalaluddin assumed the roles of regent and wazir, ultimately consolidating power and deposing Shamsuddin in June 1290.

[5] Seizing the opportunity presented by Qaiqabad's shortcomings, Nizamuddin, a noble, became the de facto regent of the Sultanate, consolidating power by placing loyalists in key positions.

Ignoring his father's advice, Qaiqabad failed to recognize the danger and, as a result, Bughra Khan decided to personally meet his son in Bengal.

Aware his position was being undermined, Nizamuddin his departure until he was eventually poisoned and killed by Turkic officers, who secretly obtained permission from Qaiqabad.

[8][9] The assassination of Nizamuddin impaired the government's administrative capabilities, prompting Qaiqabad to seek assistance from Jalaluddin, who was the governor of Samana.

Jalaluddin, distinguished for his role in repelling Mongol invasions,[10] was given the title of Shaista Khan by Qaiqabad, along with the positions of minister of war and governorship of Baran.

Believing Delhi was no longer safe, he departed for Baharpur, gathering men from Baran under the pretext of an imminent Mongol invasion.

In one encounter, Ikhtiyaruddin, Jalaluddin's eldest son, was thrown from his horse and engaged in single combat with Aitmar Surkah.

With Aitmar Surkah dead and the rebels dispersed, many Turkic amirs defected to the Khaljis, significantly bolstering their strength.

[24] Despite holding a powerful position, Jalaluddin initially allowed Shamsuddin to continue ruling, relocating him to Baharpur while also negotiating with Malik Chajju, a nephew of Balban.

[23][26] With the ascent of the Turko-Afghan Khalji dynasty and Jalaluddin's rule,[27] Turkic dominance over the nobility of the Sultanate was dismantled, allowing other non-Turks to assume prominence.

[30] Jalaluddin's rule lasted only six years before his assassination by his ambitious nephew, Alauddin Khalji, who significantly expanded the Sultanate during his reign from 1296 to 1316.