Multiple choice

Who have described Alauddin Khalji's measure of slaughtering a large number of 'New Muslims' in one single day?

  1. Amir Khusrau and Afif

  2. Isami and Barani

  3. yahya Sihrindi and Ibn Battuta

  4. Abdullah and Rizqullah Mushtaqi
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Explanation

The historians Isami and Barani have described Alauddin Khalji's massacre of 'New Muslims' (Mongols who had converted to Islam) in a single day. This event occurred around 1298-1299 when Alauddin suspected the New Muslims of conspiracy. The purge was documented in their chronicles as a significant event.

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