Consider the, map given below: The route indicated in the map was followed, during the course of his military exploits, by

1. The question asks to identify the ruler whose military exploits followed the route indicated on the map. 2. The map shows a route starting from North India (region of the Delhi Sultanate) and extending deep into the Deccan and South India, covering areas corresponding to the Yadavas of Devagiri, Kakatiyas of Warangal, Hoysalas of Dwarasamudra, and Pandyas of Madurai. 3. Comparing this route with the campaigns of the listed rulers: - Chandragupta II's conquests were mainly in North and West India. - Harshavardhana ruled North India and his southern push was limited. - Rajendra Chola I conducted famous campaigns northwards towards the Ganga. - Malik Kafur, the general of Sultan Alauddin Khilji, led extensive and successful campaigns into the Deccan and South India between 1307 and 1311, following a path very similar to the one shown on the map. 4. Thus, the route most accurately represents the military campaigns of Malik Kafur.