Question
Download Solution PDFMalik Kafur was the commander of which among the following Khilji rulers, who sent him with his large army to conquer South India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Alauddin Khilji.
Key Points
- Malik Kafur was a eunuch slave who became a general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 A.D.
- Malik Kafur has led two successful campaigns in South India.
- The first was against the Kakatiyas of Warangal and the second against Hoysalas.
Additional InformationAlauddin's Deccan Conquest:
| Ruler | Alauddin's Conquest |
| Ramachandra Deva (Yadava) |
Submitted to Malik Kafur and paid rich tributes. |
| Prataparudra Deva (Warangal) | In 1309, he was defeated by Malik Kafur and enormous booty was collected from him. |
| Vira Ballala III (Hoysala) | Was defeated by Malik Kafur and huge booty was collected and sent to Delhi |
| Vira Pandya (Pandya) | He fled from Madurai. Malik Kafur collected an enormous amount from the Pandya kingdom. |
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