What was Malik Kafur's fate after Alauddin's death?

He briefly acted as regent but was soon assassinated by the Sultan's bodyguards due to his attempts to control the succession.

Sultanate Military Expansion

UPSC Archival Analysis

Malik Kafur, the slave-general of Alauddin Khalji, was known as 'Hazar-Dinari' because he was originally purchased for 1,000 dinars.

Exam Year

2021

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2021_145 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India