Who was known as Hazar-Dinari?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Malik Kafur

Explanation:

• Malik Kafur was a slave general of Alauddin Khalji.
• He was given the title Hazar-Dinari because he was purchased for 1,000 dinars (gold coins) by Nusrat Khan during the Gujarat campaign.
• Kafur led Alauddin's famous Southern campaigns, reaching as far as Madurai.
• He defeated the Yadavas, Kakatiyas, Hoysalas, and Pandyas.
• He briefly served as the regent after Alauddin's death.

• Malik Kafur is often credited with bringing the Koh-i-Noor diamond to Delhi from the Kakatiyas.
• Alauddin Khalji was the first Sultan to cross the Vindhyas.

• Known as Lakh-Baksh (giver of lakhs) for his generosity.

• Founded the city of Agra in 1504.

• Introduced the Persian customs of Sijda and Paibos.