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With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements

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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 ?

(a)

1 and 2

(b)

2 only

(c)

1 and 3

(d)

3 only

Answer:

(b)

Factual

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong: First Mongol invasion took place during the reign of Alauddin Khilji. Statement 2 is correct: The Mongols besieged the Delhi city during the reign of Alauddin Khilji. Statement 3 is wrong: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq did not loose North-West part of kingdom to Mongols.