Who was the Mongol leader who was given shelter by Hammir Dev, ruler of Ranthambhor which resulted in the attack of Alauddin on Ranthambhor?
Muhammad Shah
Hammir Dev's Shelter to Muhammad Shah & Ranthambhor Attack
The question asks to identify the Mongol leader who received shelter from Hammir Dev, the ruler of Ranthambhor. This act of providing refuge ultimately led Alauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi, to attack the Ranthambhor fort.
Hammir Dev Chauhan was the ruler of the Chahamana kingdom based in Ranthambhor during the late 13th century. Alauddin Khilji, a prominent ruler of the Khilji dynasty, significantly expanded the Delhi Sultanate.
The specific event that triggered the conflict was the rebellion of Muhammad Shah, a former commander under Alauddin Khilji. After falling out with Alauddin, Muhammad Shah sought asylum with Hammir Dev in Ranthambhor. Despite demands from Alauddin Khilji to hand over Muhammad Shah, Hammir Dev refused. This refusal was based on the Rajput code of honour and hospitality, which forbade betraying a guest.
Consequently, Alauddin Khilji personally led his army to lay siege to the Ranthambhor fort. The ensuing battle was fierce, and the Ranthambhor campaign culminated in the fall of the fort to Alauddin Khilji's forces in 1303 CE.
Therefore, the Mongol leader who was given shelter by Hammir Dev, leading to Alauddin's attack on Ranthambhor, was Muhammad Shah.
Key Points:
- Hammir Dev: Ruler of Ranthambhor.
- Muhammad Shah: Mongol commander who rebelled against Alauddin Khilji and sought refuge.
- Alauddin Khilji: Sultan of Delhi who attacked Ranthambhor.
- Reason for Attack: Hammir Dev's refusal to extradite Muhammad Shah.
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