History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET January 2017 History
Which of the following cities was named Khizrabad by Alauddin Khalji after his son Khizr Khan?
ALakhnauti
BRanthambhor
CChittor ✓ Correct
DMandu
Correct answer: (C) Chittor — Chittor was named Khizrabad, so the answer is Chittor.
Explanation
★Chittor was named Khizrabad, so the answer is Chittor.
★Alauddin Khalji invaded Chittor in 1303.
★King Ratan Singh fought bravely for about seven months.
★In the end Alauddin captured the fort of Chittor.
★He gave the fort to his son Khizr Khan.
★He then named the city Khizrabad after his son.
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