He never asked for legal opinions about political matters, and very few learned men visited him. As a result, Jalaluddin appointed him as the new governor of Kara in 1291. After returning to Delhi, he took Alauddin's permission to lead an expedition there. [133][134][135] Given his relationship with Kafur, historians believe Alauddin may have been bisexual or even homosexual. During the last years of his life, Alauddin suffered from an illness, and relied on Malik Kafur to handle the administration. The inquiry was conducted by the orthodox ulama, who found several Ismailis guilty. [13] His objective was to cause a change in the general political opinion, by portraying himself as someone with huge public support. However, Karna refused to do so and warded off the invaders in the mountain passes for two months. Account books were audited and even small discrepancies were punished. [8], The sudden invasion from Delhi appears to have been a surprise for the Vaghela king Karna. The Delhi army did not seem to have suffered any serious reverses against the Guhilas, as they were able to easily capture Gujarat sometime later. An efficient spy network was set up that reached into the private households of nobles. [8] In addition, the Sultan granted Alauddin's request to use the revenue surplus for hiring additional troops. [35] To suppress any future rebellions, he set up an intelligence and surveillance system, instituted a total prohibition in Delhi, established laws to prevent his nobles from networking with each other, and confiscated wealth from the general public. [84] Alauddin's courtier Amir Khusrau and the 14th century writer Hamid Qalandar suggest that Alauddin introduced these changes for public welfare. Alauddin gave each of them 30 to 50 manns of gold, and each of their soldiers 300 silver tankas (hammered coins). [1] Moreover, a large number of Muslim traders lived in the port cities of Gujarat. God Almighty Himself (in the Quran) commands their complete degradation in as much as these Hindus are the deadliest foes of the true prophet. The two generals later returned to Delhi with the wives and daughters of Karna. In 1308, Alauddin sent Malik Kafur to subjugate Ramachandra. Alauddin Khilji invaded on Gujarat in 1299 A.D. Alauddin granted Gujarat as an iqta' to his brother-in-law Alp Khan, who came from Multan and became the governor of Gujarat. ", https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/padmavati-isnt-history-so-whats-all-the-fuss-about/articleshow/56839266.cms, http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/blast-from-the-past-chitoor-rani-padmini-1963/article7312841.ece, "Actor's actor Om Puri redefined idea of male lead", https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/actors-actor-om-puri-redefined-idea-of-male-lead/articleshow/56384430.cms, "Did You Know? Ranveer Singh aka Alauddin Khilji finds a wife, Aditi Rao Hydari. [156] Barani, while summing up his achievements, mentions that the submission and obedience of the Hindus during the last decade of his reign had become an established fact. After Jalaluddin became the Sultan of Delhi, Alauddin was appointed as Amir-i-Tuzuk (equivalent to Master of ceremonies), while Almas Beg was given the post of Akhur-beg (equivalent to Master of the Horse). [126][127] Alauddin sent an order to Raja Karan telling him to send Deval Devi immediately. During the last years of his life, Alauddin suffered from an illness, and became very distrustful of his officers. [19], After subjugating the defenders, Alauddin's army demolished the temple. His government recruited many accountants, collectors and agents. [7] According to Wassaf, the army comprised 14,000 cavalry and 20,000 infantry. [15] When the army halted at Sakarne near Jalore on its way to Delhi, the generals ordered these soldiers to pay khums (one-fifth of the share of loot). And now we hear that Aditi Rao Hydari will play the role of Khilji’s favourite wife. However, Arkali refused to come to her aid. He became the Sulthan in 1296 AD and ruled till 1316 AD. Ala-ud-din Khilji's eldest son Khizr Khan married Dewal Devi, the daughter of Rai Karan and Kamla … Yadava Dynasty of Devagiri. [65] After a month-long siege of Warangal, the Kakatiya king Prataparudra agreed to become a tributary of Alauddin, and surrendered a large amount of wealth (possibly including the Koh-i-Noor diamond) to the invaders. 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Because of the large presence of non-Muslims in the imperial army, Alaul Mulk advised him not to leave Delhi to repel the Mongol Qutlugh Khwaja who had surrounded it. She also went on to say that Ranveer gives his co-stars space and encouragement. He left Devagiri with a huge amount of wealth, including precious metals, jewels, silk products, elephants, horses, and slaves. [18], One section of the invading army marched towards the reputed Somnath temple, hoping to plunder gold from there. [160] There was no learned Digambracarya in North India during this period and Mahasena was persuaded by Jains to defend the faith. Five years after he married Kamala, Khilji attacked Chittor in 1303 and was enamoured by its Queen Padmavati. [117] However, Kafur was killed shortly after, and Alauddin's elder son Mubarak Khan seized the power. [92], To ensure that the goods were sold at regulated prices, Alauddin appointed market supervisors and spies, and received independent reports from them. [87] He imposed a 50% kharaj tax on the agricultural produce in a substantial part of northern India: this was the maximum amount allowed by the Hanafi school of Islam, which was dominant in Delhi at that time.[88]. She eventually became reconciled to her new life. Alauddin's 30,000-strong cavalry, led by Malik Nayak, defeated the Mongols at the Battle of Amroha. [57][58], Khalji territory at its maximum extent (dark green) and territory of the Khalji tributaries (light green), Around 1308, Alauddin sent Malik Kafur to invade Devagiri, whose king Ramachandra had discontinued the tribute payments promised in 1296, and had granted asylum to the Vaghela king Karna at Baglana. The incident related to Queen Kamala Devi of Gujarat having been forced into the Alauddin harem was also not recorded by him till the Sultan breathed his … According to him, Alauddin's forces returned to Delhi after plundering Gujarat, and Karna re-occupied his capital. According to historian Banarsi Prasad Saksena, the ruined foundations of these two structures probably lie under one of the mounds at Siri. These loyal soldiers forced the rebels to retreat. It is five years after his marriage to Kamala, does Khilji come across the beautiful Rani Padmini. Qutlugh Tigin 3. Khizir Khan Khilji was eldest son of Allahuddin Khilji from his wife second wife Maharu. According to the 14th-century historian Isami, the revolt was led by Muhammad Shah, Kabhru, Yalhaq and Burraq. [42][43] Meanwhile, the Warangal campaign was unsuccessful (because of heavy rains according to Ziauddin Barani), and the army had lost several men and its baggage. The incident was reported to Jalaluddin, but the Sultan did not take any action against Alauddin. When Sultan Ala-ud-din Khilji of Delhi invaded Gujarat, he kidnapped her and took her to Delhi, leaving behind her six-month–old daughter, Devala Devi. [107], Subsequently, Alauddin also banned other intoxicants, including cannabis. He started concentrating all the power in the hands of his family and his slaves. [114] He became infatuated with his slave-general Malik Kafur, who became the de facto ruler of the Sultanate after being promoted to the rank of viceroy (Na'ib). Deepika Padukone is not the first actress to play Padmavati on-screen? Alauddin Khilji sent two of his great general brothers Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan, to Gujarat, which was conquered and annexed. [110], Alauddin also increased his level of control over the nobility. The Hindus offered them a thousand pieces of gold to spare the idol, but the soldiers rejected the demand. According to the contemporary chronicler Amir Khusrau, the temple was bent into the direction of Kaaba (qibla). Ultimately, Devala Devi was sent to Delhi, where she married Khizr Khan. [39] Some later legends state that Alauddin invaded Chittor to capture Ratnasimha's beautiful queen Padmini, but most modern historians have rejected the authenticity of these legends. The government also forced the transport workers to re-settle in villages at specific distances along the Yamuna river to enable rapid transport of grain to Delhi. [101], Chroniclers such as Khusrau and Barani state that the prices were not allowed to increase during Alauddin's lifetime, even when the rainfall was scarce. Alauddin was impressed by his profound learning and asceticism. [27] When the invading army arrived at Patan, Karna fled to the Yadava kingdom ("Marhat" or Maharashtra), leaving behind his family and his army. Sikander is Old Persian for 'victor', a title popularized by Alexander. [7], On the third day after Karna fled his capital Anahilavada (modern Patan, called Nahrwala in Muslim chronicles), the invaders arrived in the city. Pushpa Prasad. [3], According to the 14th century writer Isami, Karna weighed his options: putting up a fight against the invaders or retiring into a fortress. But sometime later, Malik Shahin fled the fort because he was afraid of Karna, who ruled the neighbouring territory. Historian Banarsi Prasad Saksena doubts the authenticity of this claim, arguing that it is not supported by Alauddin's contemporary writers. [106], Although Islam bans alcoholic drinks, drinking was common among the Muslim royals and nobles of the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century, and Alauddin himself was a heavy drinker. He undertook measures to impoverish them and felt it was justified because he knew that the chiefs and muqaddams led a luxurious life but never paid a jital in taxes. Karna unwillingly accepted the condition. [13] Karna's wealth and his wives, including his chief queen Kamala Devi, were captured by the invaders. [78][79] Unlike the previous rulers of the Delhi Sultanate, who had largely relied on the pre-existing administrative set-up, Alauddin undertook large-scale reforms. These victories ended several Hindu dynasties, including the Paramaras, the Vaghelas, the Chahamanas of Ranastambhapura and Jalore, the Rawal branch of the Guhilas, and possibly the Yajvapalas. Dewal Rani Devi was the daughter of Kamala Devi the favourite wife of Allauddin Khilji and her first husband, Raja of Guajarat Raj Karan deva II. Therefore, he shrewdly surrendered the loot from Bhilsa to Jalaluddin to win the Sultan's confidence, while withholding the information on the Yadava kingdom. [3], After crossing the Banas River, Alauddin's forces captured a fort called Radosa. [137], In 1296, Alauddin constructed the Hauz-i-Alai (later Hauz-i-Khas) water reservoir, which covered an area of 70 acres, and had a stone-masonry wall. The individual soldiers in the Delhi army had also managed to gather their own loot. [59] Kafur was supported by Alauddin's Gujarat governor Alp Khan, whose forces invaded Baglana, and captured Karna's daughter Devaladevi (later married to Alauddin's son Khizr Khan). Alauddin ordered an inquiry against them sometime before 1311. According to Haji-ud-Dabir, Alauddin married a second woman, named Mahru, who was the sister of Malik Sanjar alias Alp Khan. [36], In the winter of 1302–1303, Alauddin dispatched an army to ransack the Kakatiya capital Warangal. Alauddin married Jalaluddin's daughter, Malika-i-Jahan, long before the Khalji revolution of 1290. Even wives and children of soldiers rebelling for greater war spoils were imprisoned. “Another version says that Kamala Devi, ex-wife of King Karan Dev was now Alauddin Khiljis Mallika-i-Jahan. The period drama stars Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji, Aditi Rao Hydari as his wife Kamala Devi, Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmavati and Shahid as Rawal Ratan Singh. [12] However, he failed to find asylum there, and moved on to the Kakatiya kingdom ("Tilang" or Telangana). Contemporary chroniclers did not write much about Alauddin's childhood. These officials were well-paid but were subject to severe punishment if found to be taking bribes. [81] Barani also attributes Alauddin's revenue reforms to the Sultan's desire to subjugate the Hindus by "depriving them of that wealth and property which fosters rebellion". Firishta also refused to repeat Khsurau's statement that Karna was preparing to send presents with his daughter to Delhi. [60] At Devagiri, Kafur achieved an easy victory, and Ramachandra agreed to become a lifelong vassal of Alauddin. "The Jain Community in the Delhi Sultanate". Nusrat Khan meted out especially brutal punishment to the wives and children of the individuals who had murdered his brother A'izzudin. He then sought asylum from the Yadava prince Shankaradeva ("Sankh Deo"), a son of Ramachandra of Devagiri ("Ram Deo"). Dewal Devi, daughter of RamachandraDeva-married Khizar Khan, son of Ala-ud-din. According to Isami, Alauddin had handed over the administration of the newly captured Ranthambore Fort to Malik Shahin in 1301. Severe punishments were given for disloyalty. [30], In 1299, the Chagatai ruler Duwa sent a Mongol force led by Qutlugh Khwaja to conquer Delhi. The entrance of the city's Jami Masjid were paved with these fragments. On his orders, Nusrat Khan arrested, blinded and/or killed the surviving members of Jalaluddin's family. The autobiographical memoirs of Timur, who invaded Delhi in 1398, mention that the reservoir was a source of water for the city throughout the year. Aditi Rao Hydari to play Ranveer Singh’s wife in Padmavati. The invaders cut off its perfumed limbs, destroyed it, and carried its fragments to Delhi. The queen was said to be Kamala Devi became unconscious due to continuous rapes made on her by Alauddin. [97] In addition, Alauddin demanded four-fifth share of the spoils of war from his soldiers, instead of the traditional one-fifth share (khums). [13], At that time, there were heavy rains, and the Ganga and the Yamuna rivers were flooded. [111], Alauddin banned prostitution, and ordered all existing prostitutes of Delhi to be married. The Muslim soldiers captured Devala Devi, and took her to Aluf Khan. He gives you space and encouragement," Aditi told The generals punished several soldiers. Jhatyapali: Daughter of King Ramchandra of Deccan(Andhra Pradesh and … IMDb Rating 7.0 20,313 votes. In addition, many non-Muslims served in his army. [95], Alauddin's government imposed the jizya tax on its non-Muslim subjects, and his Muslim subjects were obligated to contribute zakat. [2], Alauddin was brought up by Jalaluddin after Shihabuddin's death. The wife of the king, Kamala Devi, was captured and later married the Sultan. Alauddin appointed Ala-ul Mulk as the kotwal of Delhi, and placed all the non-Turkic municipal employees under his charge. [90] He did not levy any additional taxes on agriculture, and abolished the cut that the intermediaries received for collecting revenue. [63], The plunder obtained from Devagiri prompted Alauddin to plan an invasion of the other southern kingdoms, which had accumulated a huge amount of wealth, having been shielded from the foreign armies that had ransacked northern India. Original title पद्मावत. Malik Kafur reached Deccan, and asked Karna to surrender Devala Devi. Khizir Khan Khilji was eldest son of Allahuddin Khilji from his wife second wife Maharu. 'Tanhaji' Review: Propaganda Weighs Down an Already Mediocre Film. It goes on to claim that Karna not only readily agreed to this demand, but also decided to send some presents with her to Delhi. He further states that Alauddin once thought of establishing a new religion. To ensure that no horse could be presented twice or replaced by a poor-quality horse during the review, Alauddin established a system of branding the horses. Alauddin instituted a number of significant administrative changes, related to revenues, price controls, and society. [84] However, his other regulations, including price control, were revoked by his son Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah a few months after his death. [24] These brutal punishments shocked the chronicler Ziauddin Barani, who declared that no religion allowed such acts. I … [131] A deep emotional bond developed between Alauddin and Kafur. [75] The Delhi chronicler Ziauddin Barani described this seizure of wealth from Dwarasamudra and the Pandya kingdom as the greatest one since the Muslim capture of Delhi. [105], Alauddin's government maintained a descriptive roll of every soldier, and occasionally conducted strict reviews of the army to examine the horses and arms of the soldiers. Capturing Women of Captured Kingdom: Generals of Alauddin had captured wife Kamala Devi of King Karna after capturing Patan in Gujarat. [119], Alauddin's tomb and the madrasa dedicated to him exist at the back of Qutb complex, Mehrauli, in Delhi. [146] Barani's claim that Alauddin thought of founding a religion has been repeated by several later chroniclers as well as later historians. Kamala Devi was presented to Alauddin Khalji as a booty of war. [92] To prevent any rebellions, his administration deprived the rural chiefs of their wealth, horses and arms. [19], The 14th century Muslim chronicler Isami also suggests that Karna managed to regain his power. The mutineers were mostly "neo-Muslims", the Mongols (Mughals), who had converted to Islam recently. [14], Alauddin's march to Delhi was interrupted by the flooding of the Yamuna river. [4], Alauddin married Jalaluddin's daughter, Malika-i-Jahan, long before the Khalji revolution of 1290. Alauddin was the most powerful ruler of his dynasty. Make an Appointment fast and easy [10] The temple had earlier been destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century, but had since been re-built. —The Cambridge Economic History of India: c.1200-c.1750, Mongol invasions and northern conquests, 1297–1306, Religion & relationships with other communities. He started concentrating all the power in the hands of his family and his slaves. [127] Deval Devi was eventually brought to Delhi and lived in the royal palace with her mother. But Mahlak Dev refused to give in to Alauddin Khilji so easily. Alauddin Khilji: 1296-1316 A.D. Alauddin Khilji’s early name was Ali Gurushap. [8] Different medieval chroniclers given different dates (ranging from 1298 to 1300) for the start of the Delhi army's march. [100] Although he was opposed to granting lands to his generals and soldiers, he generously rewarded them after successful campaigns, especially those in Deccan. He had defeated the ruler of Gujrat Rai Karna Deva II (nothing wrong with that) and had carried of his wife (Kamala Devi, supposedly a beautiful woman) to his harem. Then Alauddin beheaded the emasculated Karan Deva. According to Isami, Alauddin banned alcohol, after a noble condemned him for merrymaking when his subjects were suffering from a famine. [64] In late 1309, he sent Malik Kafur to ransack the Kakatiya capital Warangal. He rose to position of general in the army.KING Karan flied with his daughter Devaladevi but his wife Kamala Devi was seized by Alauddin Khalji’s general but on the way back to Delhi on reaching Jhalore the queen was released by Devda Rajput of Jhalore and King Karan’s general. The Jain poet Acharya Ramachandra Suri was also honored by him. "[2], Gujarat was one of the wealthiest regions of India, because of its fertile soil and the Indian Ocean trade. "The Deccan Policy of the Sultanate (1296–1351)". [92] He forced the rural chiefs to pay same taxes as the others, and banned them from imposing illegal taxes on the peasants. Alauddin Khilji heard about Rani Kamala Devi’s stunning beauty and also about the love-lust of Karan-Kamla couple. However, the real romance was between the Sultan’s son Khizr Khan and Deval Devi, daughter of the Gujarat raja’s abandoned wife, Kamla Devi … On this occasion, Deval Devi was also married to Khizr Khan. The period drama stars Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji, Hydari as his wife Kamala Devi, Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmavati and Shahid Kapoor as Rawal Ratan Singh. Seeking revenge, Madhava went to Delhi and urged Alauddin to help him wage a war against the Vaghela king. According to Amir Khusrow, 20,000 Mongols were killed in the battle, and many more were killed in Delhi after being brought there as prisoners. As part of his measures to prevent rebellions, Alauddin imposed prohibition, because he believed that the rampant use of alcoholic drinks enabled people to assemble, lose their senses and think of rebellion. The mutiny had terrified the royal generals, who quickly resumed their march to Delhi, without making any further khums demands. The marriage, however, was not a happy one. The Hindu was to be reduced to be so reduced as to be unable to keep a horse to ride on, wear fine clothes, or to enjoy any luxuries of life. The marriage, however, was not a happy one. [85], The countryside and agricultural production during Alauddin's time was controlled by the village headmen, the traditional Hindu authorities. Meanwhile, he himself led another army to conquer Chittor, the capital of the Guhila kingdom ruled by Ratnasimha. Director. According to the 15th-century historian Yahya, it was led by Iljak, Kasri, Begi, Tamghan, Muhammad Shah, Timur Bagha, Shadi Bugha and Qutlugh Bugha. Ranveer Singh amazing to work with: Aditi Rao Hydari - Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the period drama features Ranveer as Alauddin Khilji while Aditi will play his wife, Kamala Devi. [138], Like his predecessors, Alauddin was a Sunni Muslim. [145] Alaul Mulk also argued that even great conquerors like Genghis Khan had not been able to subvert Islam, and people would revolt against Alauddin for founding a new religion. However, if the dates given by the 16th-century historian Firishta are accepted as correct, Ulugh Khan had already died by this time. He is just a ball of affection. She captures the fancy of the reigning Sultan of Delhi, the tyrant Alauddin Khilji, who becomes obsessed with her and goes to great lengths to fulfill his greed. Kamla Devi had a daughter from a Hindu Raja from previous marriage. [10], According to Jinaprabha, Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan destroyed hundreds of towns, including Asapalli (modern Ahmedabad), Vanmanthali and Surat. [7] A pleased Jalaluddin gave him the office of Ariz-i Mamalik (Minister of War), and also made him the governor of Awadh. [91] Alauddin's demand for tax proportional to land area meant that the rich and powerful villages with more land had to pay more taxes. [76], During this campaign, the Mongol general Abachi had conspired to ally with the Pandyas, and as a result, Alauddin ordered him to be executed in Delhi. [32], Also, it is unlikely that the Yadava king Ramachandra granted refuge to Karna. [96], Alauddin implemented price control measures for a wide variety of market goods. On the day of the mutiny, the rebels attacked the generals' camp from one side, while the Chahamana army attacked it from the other side. Malik Kafur defeated Ramachandradeva. [12], According to Barani, Karna fled to Devagiri, the capital of the neighbouring Yadava kingdom. [23], In the winter of 1297, the Mongols led by a noyan of the Chagatai Khanate raided Punjab, advancing as far as Kasur. [15] He also increased the strength of the Sultanate's army, and gifted every soldier the salary of a year and a half in cash. She kept a close watch on Alauddin, and encouraged her daughter's arrogant behavior towards him. [31] In the ensuing Battle of Kili, Alauddin personally led the Delhi forces, but his general Zafar Khan attacked the Mongols without waiting for his orders. Badauni calls him Malik Manik. According to Isami, the city abounded in valuable commodities, precious metals, and treasures: the invaders looted these, and also seized seven elephants. Deopujari (1973). Some of the soldiers tried to conceal the true amount of wealth looted by them, leading to disputes. Malik Kafur invaded Devagiri again in 1313, defeated him, and became the governor of Devagiri. Alauddin Khilji's conquest of Mewar, Ranathambor and Gujarat stuck fear in the mind of the remaining Rajput Kingdoms. Having questioned the motive for Khilji's invasion of Chittor, "it should be remembered that Khilji's lust for a Hindu queen is proved by the known instances of Queen Kamala Devi of Gujarat and the daughter of King Ramachandra of Devagiri. 8:56 AM Posted by Fenil Seta. He had amassed wealth in his treasury through campaigns in Deccan and South India and issued many coins. The coin legend (Sikander-e -Sani) translates to 'brilliant victor' in recognition of his military success. But on the way to Delhi she was released by Devda Rajput of Jhalore and Karan's General. [12] Historian A. K. Majumdar interprets Isami's writings to mean that Karna took shelter in a fort,[3] but epigraphist Z. [5] Once, while Alauddin and Mahru were together in a garden, Jalaluddin's daughter attacked Mahru out of jealousy. Five years after he married Kamala, Khilji attacked Chittor in 1303 and was enamoured by its Queen Padmavati. Meanwhile, Malik Jhitam returned to Delhi with the wives and daughters of Karna, including Devala Devi. He strengthened the forts and the military presence along the Mongol routes to India. [48], In 1304, Alauddin appears to have ordered a second invasion of Gujarat, which resulted in the annexation of the Vaghela kingdom to the Delhi Sultanate. While sani is Arabic for to 'brilliant'. Gradually, it became filled with mud, and was desilted by Firuz Shah Tughlaq around 1354. 355–392. 1299-1323), Alauddin invaded Gujarat because "the vein of the zeal of religion beat high for the subjection of infidelity and destruction of idols. She refused to … 2011. pp. The fort walls were mainly constructed using rubble (in mud), although there are some traces of ashlar masonry (in lime and lime plaster). [21] The veracity of Nainsi's account is doubtful, as he inaccurately states that Alauddin personally led the Delhi army during this campaign, and was present at the time of the mutiny. After the 1299 invasion, Kamala Devi was taken to Delhi, and inducted into Alauddin's harem. A few years later. He wore a sacred Zunnar (robe) as a … "Chronology of the Delhi Sultanate". When Malika-i-Jahan heard that Jalaluddin's nobles had joined Alauddin, she apologized to Arkali and offered him the throne, requesting him to march from Multan to Delhi. The period drama stars Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji, Aditi Rao Hydari as his wife Kamala Devi, Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmavati and Shahid as Rawal Ratan Singh. [118] Based on Barani's description, scholars Ruth Vanita and Saleem Kidwai believe that Alauddin and Kafur were in a homosexual relationship. [41] Alauddin managed to reach Delhi before the invaders, but did not have enough time to prepare for a strong defence. He returned to Delhi, believing that Alauddin would carry the wealth from Kara to Delhi. He undertook measures to impoverish them and felt it was justified because he knew the Hindu chiefs and muqaddams led a luxurious life but didn't pay a jital in taxes. The Kakatiya ruler Rudradeva ("Luddar Dev") granted him asylum. [163] He is also mentioned to have made huge donations towards repairing Jain temples.[164][165]. Although Zafar Khan managed to inflict heavy casualties on the invaders, he and other soldiers in his unit were killed in the battle. As she was led away, the queen had to abandon her infant daughter Devala Devi. Alauddin forcibly converted Kamala Devi and married her, and sent her to the royal harem. At times, he exploited Muslim fanaticism against Hindu chiefs and the treatment of the zimmis. By the time he reached Badaun, he had a 56,000-strong cavalry and a 60,000-strong infantry. ''Ranveer is amazing. Having suddenly become a princess after Jalaluddin's rise as a monarch, she was very arrogant and tried to dominate Alauddin. 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