With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion of India…
With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji. 2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. 3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2
2 only
1 and 3
3 only
Solution
1 incorrect: First Mongol invasion of India was during Iltutmish's reign (1221). 2 correct: Mongol assaults under Ala-ud-din Khalji reached Delhi (Targhi besieged Delhi in 1303). 3 incorrect: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq's losses in NW were not to Mongols in the same sense.