Ala-ud-din Khilji (died in 1316), born as Juna Muhammad Khilji, was the second ruler of the Khiljidynasty. He is considered the most powerful ruler of the dynasty. He also had his Eunuch consort MalikKafur who hold the reigns of the empire in his last few years. After conquering Devagiri and Warangal,Ala-ud-din Khilji sent Malik Kafur (1311) against king Vira Ballala III of the Hoyasala Kingdom ofHalebidu. Veera Ballala was surprised and forced to pay an indemnity and become a vassal.