Neither Malik Kafur nor Alauddin Khalji led campaigns against:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: Vijayanagara.
Explanation:
Alauddin Khilji (1296–1316) and his commander, Malik Kafur, conducted military campaigns in South India against Devagiri (Yadava dynasty), Warangal (Kakatiya dynasty), and Madurai ( Pandya dynasty). However, the Vijayanagara Empire was established much later—long after Alauddin Khilji's death—in the year 1336 by two brothers named Harihara and Bukka. At the time when Khilji and Kafur were in the South, no empire such as Vijayanagara existed. Therefore, there is no historical evidence to suggest that they conducted any campaigns against Vijayanagara.
Additional Points:
Malik Kafur: Also known as 'Hazar Dinari,' he paved the way for Khilji's conquest of the South.
Devagiri Campaign: Khilji first invaded Devagiri in 1296.
Rise of Vijayanagara: It became independent during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: In which year was the Vijayanagara Empire established?
Answer: 1336 AD.
Question: Which capital of the Pandya kingdom did Malik Kafur attack?
Answer: Madurai.