UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

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. 1 and 2
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 3 only

Answer

Correct Answer

2 only

Explanation

Statement 2 is correct — during Alauddin Khalji's reign, a Mongol force under Targhi advanced to and besieged Delhi. Statement 1 is incorrect — the first Mongol invasion occurred during Iltutmish's reign. Statement 3 is incorrect — the loss to Mongols in the northwest is more associated with the Tughlaq period differently framed (per official key, incorrect as stated).

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