Even as the long deceaded ruler continues to be a subject of hot debate, do you know who Alauddin Khilji was? Alauddin Khilji was the most powerful ruler of the Khilji dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, founded by his uncle and predecessor, Jalaluddin Khilji. Alauddin Khilji began to expand his kingdom, and in 1303, captured the Chittor Fort from Ratan Singh. It is said that after his victory, Alauddin Khilji ordered that 30,000 Hindus, including women and children, be butchered. Malik Kafur was a trusted lieutenant of Alauddin Khilji and was sent on an expedition in 1308 to expand the kingdom in the South.

Source: India Today November 17, 2017 08:03 UTC