Allauddin

Allauddin is a masculine given name of Persian-Arabic origin, used in South Asia and the wider Muslim world. It is formed from Alā, meaning “exalted” or “praise,” and ud-dīn, meaning “of the faith,” and is often rendered as Alauddin, Allauddin, or Allaudin. The name has been borne by rulers, scholars, and musicians.

Alauddin Khilji, also spelled Allauddin, was the second ruler of the Khilji dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate, governing from 1296 to 1316. His reign saw extensive military expansion, centralization of authority, and market regulation. He pursued campaigns in northern and western India, including the Siege of Chittorgarh, and pursued policies intended to strengthen state control over resources and production.

Allauddin Khan, known as Ustad Allauddin Khan, was a prominent 20th-century Indian classical musician and the founder of the Maihar Gharana. A master of multiple instruments, he trained numerous leading musicians, including Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan, and his stylistic innovations influenced Hindustani music and pedagogy.

The name Allauddin continues to be used in Muslim communities and appears in various historical, literary, and modern contexts. Different transliterations reflect variations in pronunciation and regional script.