What title did Alauddin give to Ramachandra Dev?

He was given the title 'Rai Rayan' and allowed to continue ruling Devagiri as a vassal of the Sultanate.

Sultanate Conquest of the Deccan

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who was the ruler of Devagiri at the time of Alauddin Khalji's invasion?

Ramachandra Dev was the ruler of Devagiri during Alauddin Khalji's invasions. He eventually became a vassal and aided the Sultanate's southern campaigns.

Exam Year

2011

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2011_192 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India