Harapaladeva's Rebellion

Soon after Death of Ala-ud-din Khalji Malik Kafur became the de facto ruler of Delhi for a few Months. After the murder of Malik Kafur Rebellion started to arose from various places. A few years ago in 1316 Malik Kafur had defeated the Senua Yadava ruler Simhana II and annexed the kingdom.Due to continuous rebellion Ayn al-Mulk Multani the Governer of Devagiri was recalled to Delhi, taking advantage of this situation Harapaladeva and his Prime minister with a strong force of 20,000 slaughtered the Delhi army and recaptured Deccan.[1]

Harapaladeva's Rebellion

The Ruins of Devagiri fort
Date1317
Location
Devagiri
Result Khalji victory
Territorial
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South India including Deccan annexed into Delhi Sultanate
Belligerents
Yadavs of Devagiri Delhi Sultanate
Commanders and leaders
Harapaladeva Executed
Raghava 
Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah
Ayn al-Mulk Multani
Kusarau Khan
Malik Qutlugh
Strength
20,000 1,00,000
Casualties and losses
Heavy Heavy

After the situation were stable in Delhi Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah led an Expedition to Deccan to recapture the lost territory with a strong army of 1 lakh . He Invaded Devagiri Harapala and his minister Raghav fought with bravery but due to the outnumbered Muslim army Raghava was killed while Harapaladeva was made Prisoner and later executed.[1][2]

Harapaladeva's Rebellion

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Harapaladeva's Rebellion
Date1317
Location
Devagiri
Result Senua Victory
Territorial
changes
Deccan and other Senua Land annexed by Harapaladeva again establishing Senua influence
Belligerents
  Seuna (Yadava) dynasty Delhi Sultanate
Commanders and leaders
  Harapaladeva
  Raghava
Ayn al-Mulk Multani
Strength
20,000 Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Almost all army killed

After the dispatchment of Ayn al-Mulk Multani the Rebels Under Harapaladeva and Raghava slaughtered the Muslim army and recaptured the whole Deccan that was under Senua Yadavas .[1][3]

Khalji Invasion of South

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Khalji Invasion of South
Date1317
Location
Devagiri
Result Khalji victory
Territorial
changes
All the land captured by Harapaladeva reannxed into Delhi Sultanate
Belligerents
  Seuna (Yadava) dynasty Delhi Sultanate
Commanders and leaders
  Harapaladeva  
  Raghava 
Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah
Kusarau Khan
Malik Qutlugh
Strength
20,000 1,00,000
Casualties and losses
Entire army killed Few

After the Politics in the North became stable Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah with his gallant generals Malik Qutlugh and Kusara Khan Invaded Deccan Every King of South except Senua Yadavas accepted their sovereignty. The Khalji army invaded Devagiri the Hindu troops fought bravely but got outnumbered Raghava jump of a cliff to save himself to be killed by Muslim army while Harapaladeva with his 10,000 Troops repulsed the enemy initially but after Reinforcements came Marathas were defeated Harapaladeva was captured and executed in a brutal way. After this Expedition by 1318 whole South was re-annexed into Delhi Sultanate.[4][5]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Comprehensive History of India: The Delhi Sultanat (A.D. 1206-1526), ed. by Mohammad Habib and Khaliq Ahmad Nizami. People's Publishing House. 1970. p. 434.
  2. H. V. Trivedi. The Yadavas And Their Times. p. 83.
  3. Lal, Kishori Saran (1968). History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290-1320. Asia Publishing House. p. 230.
  4. Lal, Kishori Saran (1968). History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290-1320. Asia Publishing House. p. 329.
  5. Y. A. Raikar. Yadavas Of The Deccan And Their Times A Cultural History. p. 230.