Historical accounts of Alauddin Khalji's campaign against Jalore indicate that he dispatched a strong force led by Malik Kamal-ud-Din Gurg. Furthermore, it is recorded that the ruler of Jalore, Kanhad Dev's son Maldev, had a commander named Dahiya Sejwal Bikram who was bribed by Alauddin's forces to reveal a secret entrance into the fort. This led to the fall of Jalore.
Consider the following statements about Alauddin's Campaign against Jalore and choose the correct option - A. Alauddin Khalji dispatched a strong force under Malik Kamal-ud- Din Gurg. B. Jalore man Dahiya Sejwal Bikram was offered gold to guide the Sultan's troops into Jalore Fort through a secret entrance. (1) A and B both are true (2) Only B is true (3) Only A is true (4) A and B both are false (5) Question not attempted
Asked in Asst. Prof. (Sanskrit College Edu.) 2024 · Topic: Khalji Dynasty (Alauddin Khalji's military campaigns and territorial expansion (North India and Deccan))
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