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What was the beginning of the Sultan dynasty of Madurai for the Madurai Nayak dynasty?
Early in the 14th century, a dispute arose over the succession to the Pandya throne.
Who was the first sultan of the Sultan dynasty of Madurai?
One claimant appealed for help to emperor Ala-ud-din of Delhi, who dispatched his general, Malik Kafur, in 1310.
How did emperor Ala-ud-din of Delhi's general, Malik Kafur, take over Madurai?
Malik Kafur marched into Madurai, sacking the town, paralysing trade, suppressing public worship, and making civilian life miserable.

Question: how was this sultanate received by the people?
Self-contained rewrite: How was the sultanate of Madurai received by the people?