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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 55 of 200

Q55
History of IndiaDelhi Sultanate
Who invaded South India?
  1. a.Balban
  2. b.Iltutmish
  3. c.Qutb-ud-Din Aibak
  4. d.Alauddin Khilji

Answer: (D) Alauddin Khilji

Alauddin Khalji was the first Delhi Sultan to send armies deep into South India, through his general Malik Kafur, against Devagiri, Warangal, the Hoysalas and Madurai. Aibak, Iltutmish and Balban were occupied with consolidating the north.