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Which of these historical characters was also known by the title 'Malik Naib'?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Malik Kafur

  3. Tantia Topi

  4. Todar Mal
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Explanation

Malik Kafur, a slave general who became the most trusted commander of Alauddin Khalji, was given the title 'Malik Naib' which means deputy ruler or vice-regent. He led successful military campaigns in South India and was one of the most powerful figures in the Delhi Sultanate. Iltutmish was a Sultan himself, Tantia Topi was a Maratha leader, and Todar Mal was Akbar's finance minister.

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