Malik kafur

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for presenting larger than life films on the big screen. He has the ability to make every character looks like a dream and the way he executes the story always leaves a mark on the audience. Amid all his releases, his 2018 release Padmaavat happens to be one of the most talked about and opulent period dramas on the silver screen. Starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor in the lead, Padmaavat is one of Sanjay Leela Bhansali best works. From the opening sequence to the stupendous climax, every shot of Padmaavat has been shot with sheer perfection and manages to capture our senses beautifully. Besides, the great ensemble of cast was a cherry on the cake. Be it Deepika Padukone playing the role of Rajput queen Padmaavat with utmost panache to Shahid Kapoor playing the Rajput king with perfect swag and maintaining the Rajputi aan, baan aur shaan and Ranveer Singh seen as the nastiest villain Allauddin Khilji who left a forever mark on our minds, everything about Padmaavat was a sight to behold. And today, as Padmaavat clocks 4 years of release, here’s a look at some of the iconic scenes from the period drama: Malik Kafur’s entry As shown in the movie, Malik Kafur was one of Alauddin Khilji’s close aides and their chemistry has been on fire. Interestingly, Kafur (played by Jim Sarbh) left a mark with his performance the moment he had entered Alauddin’s court. For the uninitiated, Kafur was brought as a gift for Alauddin by Jalalu...

Malik Kafur was the slave general of Sultan Alauddin Khilji who had won for him the Deccan territories of Warangal, Devgiri, Madura and Dwarasamudra, etc. Alauddin Khilji was the Sultan of Dehli. Malik Kafur was originally a Hindu slave who fell into the hands of the Muslims at Cambay after the conquest of Gujarat. Alauddin’s general Nusrat Khan had paid 1,000 dinars to buy him and that is why Malik Kafur is also known as the “Hazardinari.” Because of his abilities and service, he won the confidence of the Sultan who raised him to the position of the ‘Vazir’ or the Chief Minister. Soon he was made the Commander-in-Chief of the royal forces that were sent for the conquest of the Deccan. Malik Kafur proved a very capable general. Within a short time he won the Deccan states of Warangal, Dwarasamudra, Devgiri, and Madura and brought enormous booty for his master. The conquest of Deccan was the greatest achievement of Malik Kafur, and because of this achievement his influence over Alauddin Khilji increased abnormally and nobody could dare to oppose him. It was he who told the Sultan that his wife and sons were conspiring against him and consequently he got Malika Jahan and Alauddin’s two sons imprisoned. Similarly Malik Kafur got his rivals heavily punished under the orders of the Sultan. Malik Kafur was very ambitious and intriguing. After Ala­uddin’s death he tried to get the throne for himself and for this purpose he put a minor son of the late Sultan (named Shihab-ud­-Din ...

Malik Kafur (died 1316), was a slave who became a head general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 AD. Kafur was originally seized by Alauddin's army after the army conquered the city of Khambhat. malik naib, the senior commander of the army after its southern campaigns. Yadava kingdom, Kakatiya dynasty, winning immense riches for the sultanate and sacking many Hindu temples. The booty from Warangal included the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond. Halebidu. According to Muslim historian Ziauddin Barani, Kafur came back to Delhi with 241 tonnes of gold, 20,000 horses and 612 elephants laden with the looted treasure. References [ ] • Keay, J. India, 2001, p. 257, Grove Press, • The history of India, By John McLeod, pg. 36 • *Khilji's Commander: • Studies in Islamic History and Civilizaion, David Ayalon, BRILL, 1986, p.271; • . . Retrieved 2006-08-17. • A History of India, Hermann Kulke and Dietmar Rothermund, Edition: 3, Routledge, 1998, p. 160; • Keay, J. India, 2001, Grove Press; This page uses

Status Victory • Belligerents Hoysala Commanders and leaders Units involved Hoysala defenders Strength 10,000 ~unknown~ Casualties and losses 0 ~unknown~ Ballala promised to pay an annual tribute in the future. Kafur agreed to these terms, and thus the siege of Dwarasamudra was lifted without much violence In late 1310, the Background [ ] By 1310, March to the Hoysala kingdom [ ] On 17 November 1310, the Delhi army led by After leaving Katihun, the Delhi army crossed hills, valleys and three rivers, the largest of which was The Delhi army resumed its march on 29 January 1311, and after crossing the sarrafs) with gold and silver tankas (coins). After arranging itself in Siege and surrender [ ] The Hoysala ruler Ballala had returned to his capital After a 12-day journey, Malik Kafur reached Dwarasamudra on 26 February 1311, and besieged the local fort, which The next morning, Ballala deva sent Balak Deva Nayaka and other envoys out of the fort, and requested a truce. According to Khusrau, Malik Kafur offered the following terms to the Hoysalas: they could accepted zimmah). If they accepted neither of these choices, they would be killed. Ballala Deva chose to pay the tribute. Ballala Deva's messengers requested Malik Kafur to send two envoys to their king, so that the terms of the truce could be finalized without any misunderstanding. Malik Kafur obliged, and sent two Hindu messengers inside the fort. Ballala Deva told these messengers that he was ready to surrender all his b...

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Located in Srirangam, on an isle formed by the rivers Cauvery and Coleroon, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is considered foremost among the 108 Divya Desams. Replete with inscriptions, the temple has a fascinating history, including generous patrons as well as ruthless invaders. Moderate Article Table Of Contents Introduction The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam is ranked foremost among the 108 Vaishnava temples (Divya desams) in India. Located in an isle formed by the twin rivers Cauvery and Coleroon, it almost borders the temple city of Tiruchirapalli. Spread over 155 acres, the temple contains seven prakaras or enclosures, representing the seven chakras of our body. Inside the compound area stand 81 shrines, 21 gopurams and 39 grand pavilions. Built in stone with elaborate carvings, the complex has over 800 inscriptions that offer insights into religious and social influences during the medieval era. [ref] The Srirangam temple’s significance is tied to the Vaishnava movement that spread rapidly in the turn of the second millennium. The earliest Vaishnava saints (Poigai, Pudam, Pey) practiced a very simple form of devotion, and over centuries the creed of Vishnu worship began gaining in prestige. The likes of Tirumailisai and Tirumangai wrote poems that convulsed people towards this movement. These practitioners began being called Alvars, the most famous among them being Andal. By the time the Cholas gained supremacy in South India, the ...

Bio Real Name Malik Kafur Other Name(s) Tāj al-Dīn 'Izz al-Dawla Malik Nā'ib Hazār-Dīnārī al-Alfī Profession A slave-general of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Battles/Wars • Mongol invasion (1306) • Battle of Amroha (1305)- according to 16th-century chronicler `Abd al-Qadir Bada'uni • Siege of Devagiri (1308) • Siege of Warangal (1310) • Siege of Dwarasamudra (1311) • Pandya kingdom raids (1311) Personal Life Date of Birth Late 13th Century Birth Place Not Known Date of Death February 1316 Place of Death Delhi (as per historians) Death Cause Murder (as per historians) Age Not Known Hometown Delhi Sultanate Family Not Known Religion Hindu (Born), Islam (Converted) Hobbies Horse Riding, Fencing Girls, Affairs and More Marital Status Not Confirmed Sexuality Eunuch Affairs/Girlfriends/Boyfriends Alauddin Khilji (as per some chroniclers; however, there is no concrete evidence of it) Wife/Spouse According to the 16th-century historian Firishta, Malik Kafur married Jhatyapalli (Allauddin's widow) Some Lesser Known Facts About Malik Kafur • According to historians, he was born in a Hindu family and was converted to Islam later in his life. • Some historians also say that he had an African origin. • In his youth, Kafur was a slave of a wealthy Khwaja of Khambhat. • According to historians, Kafur was a eunuch slave of great physical beauty. • Historians also cite reasons for his exemplary beauty that his original master purchased him for 1,000 dinars that gave him the epithet “hazar-dina...