The departure of Ain-ul-Mulk from Devagiri along with his choicest soldiers provided the Hindu rajas, the opportunity they were looking for. Delhi sultan was in search of a prince of the old Yadava family who could be loyal and faithful to Delhi and also acceptable to the people.

Having failed to get such a person, he gave some territory to Harapaladeva, son-in-law of Ramadeva. But as soon as Ain-ul-Mulk left, Harapala declared himself to be the ruler of Maharashtra and threw off Muhammadan yoke. Qutb-ud-din was anxious to keep his hold on Deccan and not allow it to be lapsed intlo Hindu hands.

He was also eager to take possession of the treasures which Kafur had hoarded in Deccan. Therefore, he marched to Deccan (A.D. 1318) accompanied by his favourite slave, Khusrau Khan. He laid waste the country and ravaged towns and villages.

However, he could not lay his hands on the rebel leaders, Harpaladeva and Raghava, wazir of Ramadeva who fled away to the hills. Khusrau Khan was sent in pursuit of them. Raghava was wounded in a surprise attack but could not be captured.

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Harapaladeva continued to defy the authority of the sultan and led attacks against the Imperial forces from his mountainous retreat. Finally, however, he was captured and flayed alive by the orders of the sultan. The sultan had to stay in the south for sometime more due to the onset of monsoons.

He utilized this opportunity to make the necessary changes in the administrative set up. He divided the country among his officers and appointed revenue collectors. Malik Yaklakhy, an old servant of Ala-ud-din, was appointed governor of Devagiri. Military outposts were established at Gulbarga, Saghar, Dwarasamudra and other places.