Q57.
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?
Answer
B
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: The first Mongol invasion (Changez Khan) reached the Indus during the reign of ILTUTMISH in 1221 AD while chasing the Khwarizmi prince Jalaluddin — not during Jalal-ud-din Khalji's reign. Statement 2 is correct: During Ala-ud-din Khalji's reign, the fourth Mongol invasion in 1303 AD had the Mongols numbering 1,20,000 horsemen march to Delhi and besiege the fort of Siri for two months. Statement 3 is incorrect: The major Mongol invasion during the Tughlaq period was in 1327 under Tarmashirin — Muhammad Tughlaq defeated or bribed the Mongols and they went back; he did not lose portions permanently.