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Malik Kafur (died 1316), also known as Taj al-Din Izz al-Dawla, was a prominent slave-general of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji. He was captured by Alauddin's general Nusrat Khan during the 1299 invasion of Gujarat , and rose to prominence in the 1300s.
Malik Kafur was a slave-turned-general of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khilji in the 14th century. He led several military campaigns in the Deccan and annexed the Devagiri kingdom, but was murdered by Alauddin's son after his death.
- Late 13th Century
- Malik Kafur
Feb 20, 2024 · Malik Kafur is known as one of the most important commanders and favourite slaves to Alauddin Khalji of the Khalji dynasty. Being infamous in history for his participation in several revolts as the commander of Alauddin Khalji, he was also famous for his military tactics, strategy, and loyalty towards Alauddin Khalji.
During 1310–1311, the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji sent an army led by his slave-general Malik Kafur to the southernmost kingdoms of India.
ʿAlāʾ al-Dīn’s lieutenant, Malik Kāfūr, was sent on a plundering expedition to the south in 1308, which led to the capture of Warangal, the overthrow of the Hoysala dynasty south of the Krishna River, and the occupation of Madura in the extreme south. Malik Kāfūr returned to Delhi… Read More.
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Malik Kafur (died 1316), also known as Taj al-Din Izz al-Dawla, was a prominent slave-general of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji. He was captured by Alauddin's general Nusrat Khan during the 1299 invasion of Gujarat, and rose to prominence in the 1300s.
Sep 15, 2020 · Malik Kafur laid his eyes on the riches on the Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple and planned an attack. The Pandian kings decided to have a double strategy to tackle Malik Kafur’s offensive.
