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UPSC 2022 · Q57 · Medieval History › Delhi Sultanate · Save

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
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Answer: (b) 2 only
UPSC 2022 · Q58 · Medieval History › Delhi Sultanate · Save

With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran" ?

(a) Arab merchants
(b) Qalandars
(c) Persian calligraphists
(d) Sayyids
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Answer: (d) Sayyids