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Who was the commander of Alauddin Khilji, who invaded South India and defeated most of the kings?

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Zafar Khan
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Qutubuddin Mubarak
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Nusrat Khan
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Malik Kafur
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The correct option is D Malik Kafur
Alauddin Khilji was the most powerful ruler of the Khilji dynasty. He was the first Sultan of Delhi who conquered Southern India. Malik Kafur was the commander of Alauddin Khilji, who invaded South India.
Between 1309 to 1313, Malik Kafur defeated the Yadavas of Devagiri, the Kakatiyas of Warangal, the Hoyasalas of Dwarasamudra and the Pandyas of Madurai.

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