Practicing Success
Which of the following persons was a slave-generals of Alauddin Khalji (1296-1316 AD)? |
Malik Kafur Ulugh Khan Jauna Khan Nasiruddin Shah |
Malik Kafur |
The correct answer is Option 1- Malik Kafur Malik Kafur led multiple campaigns to the south of the Vindhyas, obtaining a considerable amount of wealth from Devagiri (1308), Warangal (1310) and Dwarasamudra (1311). These victories forced the Yadava king Ramachandra, the Kakatiya king Prataparudra, and the Hoysala king Ballala III to become Alauddin's tributaries. Kafur also raided the Pandya kingdom (1311), obtaining much treasure, elephants, and horses. During the last years of Alauddin's life, Malik Kafur became the de facto ruler of the Sultanate after being promoted to the rank of viceroy (Na'ib). |