Multiple choice

Alauddin Khalji sent an expedition to Devagiri under Malik Kafur in 1307 A.D. because:

  1. Ramachandradeva of Devagiri had withheld the payment of the tribute from the Ellichpur province for the last 3 years.

  2. He had given refuge to Rai Karnadeva II,the fugitive ruler of Chittor.

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Alauddin Khalji wanted to marry Devaldevi, the beautiful princess of Devagiri.

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Explanation

Alauddin Khalji's expedition to Devagiri was motivated by the failure of Ramachandradeva to pay tribute and the fact that Rai Karnadeva II, who had fled from Gujarat, was given refuge at the Devagiri court.