AlaudDins

Alauddins is a plural reference to individuals who bore the given name Alauddin, an Arabic-origin name commonly used across Muslim-ruled states in South Asia and the Middle East. The name is often rendered as Ala ud-Din, Ala-ud-Din, or Alaeddin, and it generally conveys meanings such as “Noble of the Faith” or “Protector of the Religion.” It was especially common among rulers, generals, and officials in medieval Islamic polities.

Notable figures named Alauddin include:

- Alauddin Khalji (c. 1266–1316), also known as Ala-ud-Din Khalji, who ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1296 to 1316 and founded the Khalji dynasty. His reign featured territorial expansion, centralized administration, and policies aimed at controlling prices and ensuring grain supply; his military campaigns targeted neighboring kingdoms and Mongol incursions.

- Alauddin Husain Shah (r. 1494–1519), a sultan of Bengal from the Hussain Shahi dynasty. His period is associated with political stability, cultural patronage, and architectural activity within the Bengal region.

Beyond these figures, the name appears in various other contexts within South Asian history and Islamic governance, often among rulers, administrators, and scholars. In contemporary times, Alauddin remains a common male given name in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and among Muslim communities worldwide.

See also: guides to given names of Arabic origin and lists of historical figures named Alauddin. The term Alauddins thus encompasses multiple individuals rather than a single person.