BPSC PT 70

Q. Malik Kafur also known as “Hazar Dinari” was bought by whom ?

a) Alauddin Khilji
b) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
c) Nusrat Khan
d) More than one of the above

Question from BPSC PT 70, 2024

The correct answer is: Alauddin Khilji.

Explanation: Malik Kafur, also known as “Hazar Dinari” (meaning “one purchased for a thousand dinars”), was a prominent general and eunuch slave in the court of Alauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi. He was originally a slave who was purchased by Alauddin Khilji for a thousand dinars, hence the nickname. Malik Kafur later rose to prominence under Alauddin Khilji’s rule and played a significant role in his military campaigns, including expeditions in South India. Therefore, the correct answer is Alauddin Khilji.

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