History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c23.17

c23.17

Moreover, some modern writers⁵ have expressed doubt about Kāfūr's penetration even as far as Madura, not to speak of Rameshvaram. They base their arguments on the evidence of *Koyiloluhu*, according to which Muhammadans penetrated as far south as Madura not before 1324. On the basis of above arguments I venture to suggest that Malik Kāfūr did not raid the renowned temple of Rameshvaram.