HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Feroze Tughlaq in Orissa
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Muhammad Tughlaq in Gujarat
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Sultan Balban in the Mewat region
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Malik Kafur in South India
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Detailed explanation-1: -As a commander of Alauddin’s forces, Kafur defeated the Mongol invaders in 1306. Subsequently, he led a series of expeditions in the southern part of India, against the Yadavas (1308), the Kakatiyas (1310), the Hoysalas (1311), and the Pandyas (1311).
Detailed explanation-2: -A key figure in Alauddin Khalji’s south Indian campaigns was Malik Kafur. He was originally a slave captured by one of Alauddin’s generals during a raid on Gujarat and rose through the ranks to become a general in Alauddin’s army.
Detailed explanation-3: -During his reign, Alauddin defended his kingdom against the Mongol invasions, at Jaran-Manjur, Sivistan, Kili, Delhi, and Amroha. Later, he also raided and annexed Hindu kingdoms such as Gujarat, Ranthambore, Chittor, Malwa, Siwana, and Jalore.
Detailed explanation-4: -Thus the correct option is A) Khajain-ul-Futuh. That is, Khajain-ul-Futuh written by Amir Khusrau deals with the military expeditions of Alauddin Khilji.