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With reference to the following conquests, briefly explain how Alauddin extended the boundaries of the Delhi Sultanate:
Conquest of Gujarat
Conquest of Rajput states
Conquest of the Deccan
Asked by Topperlearning User | 17 Apr, 2015, 01:18: PM
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- Conquest of Gujarat:
- Alauddin sent an army to annex the state of Gujarat.
- It was during the annexation of Gujarat that Malik Kafur, a slave, was brought for 1000 dinars. He rose to the position of a general in the army. He later played a prominent role in the invasion of Bengal and Deccan.
- Conquest of Rajput states
- Alauddin invaded and captured Ranthambore and Chittor.
- The Rajput women performed jauhar and burnt themselves to death in order to avoid dishonour in the hands of the enemy.
- Later, Ujjain, Mandu, Dhar and Chanderi in Malwa were also conquered. Hence, by 1305, Alauddin had conquered the whole of North India.
- Conquest of the Deccan
- Alauddin was the first Muslim ruler who sent his army to capture the states in Deccan.
- Malik Kafur was placed in charge of the expeditions of Deccan. The rulers of Warangal, Devagiri, Dwarasamudra and Madurai were attacked and plundered.
- Alauddin allowed the kings to retain their states. However, they had to accept the overlordship of the Sultan and send annual tributes to him.
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