Who founded the Sayyid dynasty?

Q. Who founded the Sayyid dynasty?
Answer: Khizr Khan
Notes: The Sayyid dynasty, founded by Khizr Khan in 1414 AD, succeeded the Tughlaq dynasty and preceded the Lodi dynasty. Khizr Khan, claiming descent from Prophet Muhammad, used the title "Rai-i-Azam" instead of Sultan. The dynasty was marked by weak central control, leading to regional power rise and Sultanate fragmentation.

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