Question

Which among the following statements are true about Malik Kafur?

• A. He defeated the Yadavas at Chittor.
• B. He was a slave captured by one of Alauddin’s generals.
• C. He was a slave captured by one of Alauddin’s generals.
• D. He defeated the Kakatiyas at Warangal.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B He was a slave captured by one of Alauddin’s generals.
C He was a slave captured by one of Alauddin’s generals.
D He defeated the Kakatiyas at Warangal.

Malik Kafur 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. He was given the responsibility of extending his Sultanate into South India. He defeated the Yadavas of Devgiri and the Kakatiyas at Warangal. He also defeated the Hoysalas at Dwarasamudra. The Hoysala king had to hand over a huge share of his treasure.