Alauddin Khalji captured the Delhi throne after securing fabulous wealth from

Options

A. (a) Chanderi
B. (b) Gujarat
C. (c) Deogiri
D. (d) Madurai

Answer

C

Explanation

Alauddin Khalji (1296-1316 A.D.) came to the throne by treacherously murdering his uncle and father-in-law, Jalaluddin Khalji. As the governor of Awadh, Alauddin had accumulated a vast treasure by invading Deogiri in the Deccan. After murdering his uncle, Alauddin won over most of the Nobles and the soldiers to his side by a lavish use of gold.