Zafar Khan was one of Alauddin Khalji’s most courageous generals, known for his aggressive tactics against Mongol invasions. He died heroically in the Battle of Kili (1299), where he attacked the Mongol forces without waiting for royal orders. His bravery checked Mongol advances and secured Alauddin’s northern frontier. ANSWER: (C) Zafar Khan
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Zafar Khan, a leading general under Alauddin Khalji, is remembered for his valour in defending India against repeated Mongol invasions. In 1299, during the Battle of Kili, Zafar Khan launched a bold attack on the Mongol commander Qutlugh Khwaja. Although his assault was tactically brilliant, he advanced too far without adequate support and was eventually surrounded. Fighting until his last breath, he inflicted heavy casualties on the Mongols but ultimately fell in battle. His sacrifice discouraged further Mongol incursions for a time and established him as one of the most heroic military figures in Sultanate history.
ANSWER: (C) Zafar Khan