Question

Who defeated Mongol Invader of Chagatai Khanate in 1298 and increased the prestige of Khilji dynasty?
1. Malik Kafur
2. Ulugh Khan
3. Jalal-ud-din Khilji
4. Khusrau Khan

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Ulugh Khan

Answer: (2) - Ulugh Khan - was brother and general of Allauddin Khilji. He held the iqta of Bayana in present India.

• In 1298, he repulsed a Mongol invasion from Chagatai Khanate, which greatly increased the prestige of Allauddin Khilji.
• He played a major role in bringing Allauddin Khilji to the throne of Delhi Sultanate and supported him in the assassination of Jalal-ud-din Khilji.

 

Person	Importance
Ulugh Khan	Defeated ruler of Chagatai Khanate (Mongol). Brother and general of Allauddin's army.
Malik Kafur	Slave general of Allauddin Khilji. As commander-general he defeated Mongol invaders in 1306. He led the expedition in the southern part of India against Yadavas (1308), Kakatiyas (1310), Hoysalas (1311) and Pandayas (1311)
Jalal-ud-din Khilji	Founder of the Khilji dynasty in 1290 and ruled till 1296. Assassinated by his son-in-law Allauddin Khilji in 1296.
Khusrau Khan	Last Khilji ruler ascended the throne by killing Mubarak Shah. He was murdered by Ghiyasuddin Tughluq, who started the famous Tughluq dynasty.