Search results
Malik Kafur (died 8 February 1316), also known as Taj al-Din Izz al-Dawla, was a prominent 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.
Malim Kafur’s first stint as a military commander was in 1306 when Alauddin sent him to Punjab to repulse a Mongol invasion from the Chagatai Khanate, which he successfully accomplished. By this time, he was referred to as Na’ib-i Barbak (“assistant master of ceremonies”).
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.
Jul 5, 2023 · The expeditions to the south were sent under Malik Kafur, a trusted commander of Alauddin who held the office of the Naib. In AD 1306–07, Alauddin planned a fresh campaign in Deccan. His first target was Rai Karan (the earlier ruler of Gujarat), who had now occupied Baglana and defeated him.
Malik Kafur (died February 1316), also known as Taj al-Din Izz al-Dawla, was a prominent 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. Quick Facts Other name (s), Died ... Close.
Sep 30, 2024 · Malik Kafur was a prominent figure in the history of the Delhi Sultanate, known for his military prowess and strategic acumen. Originally a slave, he rose to become one of the most influential generals under Sultan Alauddin Khilji.
The conquest of Devagiri occurred around 1308, after the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji sent a large army led by his general Malik Kafur to Devagiri, the capital of the Yadava king Ramachandra. Alauddin had earlier raided Devagiri in 1296, and forced Ramachandra to pay him tribute.
One of the leading nobles of Alauddin Khalji’s period was undoubtedly the slave named Malik Kafur whom Barani has put under the third category of nobles who brought destination of the Alai government.2 However, contemporary chroniclers like Barani and Amir Khusrau have not mentioned his early life and career, but Isami has traced him as of Mathu...
