| Born in a Hindu family and later converted to Islam. |
| Had an African origin according to some historians. |
| Was a slave of a wealthy Khwaja of Khambhat in his youth. |
| Was a eunuch slave of great physical beauty. |
| Original master purchased him for 1,000 dinars earning him the epithet 'hazar-dinari'. |
| Played crucial military roles under Alauddin Khilji. |
| Led successful military raids into the Deccan region. |
| Subjugated various kingdoms and acquired treasures. |
| Rose to the position of Na'ib. |
| Held executive power during Alauddin's last days. |
| Speculations about his relationship with Alauddin Khilji. |
| Allegations of murdering Alauddin Khilji. |
| Named Shihabuddin as Alauddin's successor. |
| Killed by Alauddin's former bodyguards. |
| Inspired a book titled 'The Treasure of Kafur' by Aroon Raman. |
| Portrayed by Jim Sarbh in the film Padmaavat. |
