Question

Which Ranthambore ruler defeated Jalaluddin Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate, but was eventually defeated by Alauddin Khilji in 1301?
1. Guga
2. Hammir Dev Chauhan
3. Sapaldaksha
4. Raja Jayant

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Hammir Dev Chauhan

The correct answer is Hammir Dev Chauhan.

 

• Hammir Dev Chauhan ruler defeated Jalaluddin Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate but was eventually defeated by Alauddin Khilji in 1301.
  • In 1303, the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khilji captured the Chittor Fort from the Guhila king Ratnasimha, after an eight-month-long siege.
  • Alauddin began what later came to be known as the Imperial period of the sultanate of Delhi.

 

• Alauddin Khilji was an emperor of the Khilji dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate in the Indian subcontinent.
  • Alauddin made many important administrative changes related to revenue, price control, and society.
  • Alauddin was the nephew and son-in-law of his predecessor Jalaluddin.
  • When Jalaluddin became the Sultan of Delhi after overthrowing the Mamluks, Alauddin was given the rank of Amir-i-Tuzuk (equivalent to the lord of ceremonies).
  • In 1296, Alauddin raided Devagiri and acquired loot to stage a successful revolt against Jalaluddin.