Question

Which of the following are true about Alauddin Khilji?

• A. Alauddin Khilji did not annex the South Indian States
• B. He did not let Ulemes to interfere in the matters of the states
• C. He never applied for investiture (Manshur) by the Caliph
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Alauddin Khalji, arguably the most prominent leader of the Khalji dynasty, wanted to increase the revenues of the Sultanate and invaded the South to serve this purpose. He did not annex the South Indian kingdoms and only asked them to pay tribute and accept his suzerainty.

He did not let ulemas interfere in the administrative matters and did not apply Muslim sharia law as it is in all matters and rather used discretion. He never applied for Manshur by the Caliph.