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

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Q: 57 (IAS/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 ?

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History

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IAS

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The correct answer is 2 only.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Iltutmish (not Jalal-ud-din Khalji) in 1221 CE, when Jalal-ud-din Khalji was not even born.
  • Statement 2 is correct. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, a Mongol assault led by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq marched up to Delhi and besieged the city in 1297 CE. However, they were repulsed by the Delhi Sultanate's forces.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq did face Mongol invasions, but he did not lose any portion of his kingdom to them.

Therefore, the correct answer is option (b) 2 only.

Things to know:

  • The Mongol invasions of India took place in the 13th and 14th centuries CE, when several Mongol rulers attempted to invade and conquer the Indian subcontinent.
  • The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Iltutmish in 1221 CE, when the Mongols under the leadership of Chengez Khan's grandson, Turkestan, attacked Multan and other parts of northern India.
  • The Mongols made several attempts to invade India during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate, but they were largely unsuccessful. The Mongol invasions were eventually halted by the powerful Khilji dynasty, which repulsed several Mongol assaults on Delhi.

 

Preparing for Future Exams: Learning from the Analysis of Past Questions

Topics:

  • The Delhi Sultanate
  • The Mongol Empire
  • The Mongol Invasions of India
  • The Reigns of Jalal-ud-din Khalji, Ala-ud-din Khalji, and Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

Sources:

  • NCERT textbooks on Indian history
  • Reference books on Indian history such as "A History of Medieval India" by Satish Chandra and "The Delhi Sultanate: A Political and Military History" by Peter Jackson
  • Online resources such as the Encyclopedia Britannica and the History Channel website

NCERT and reference book chapters:

  • Class 7 NCERT textbook "Our Pasts - II" Chapter 3: The Delhi Sultans
  • Class 11 NCERT textbook "Themes in World History" Chapter 6: Medieval History - 1
  • Chapter 4 "The Delhi Sultanate" in "A History of Medieval India" by Satish Chandra
  • Chapter 4 "The Tughlaq Dynasty (1320-1412)" in "The Delhi Sultanate: A Political and Military History" by Peter Jackson

Related concepts:

  • The Ilkhanate and Chagatai Khanate
  • The Battle of Indus
  • The Siege of Delhi
  • The Mongol Invasions of Central Asia and the Middle East
  • The Reigns of Balban, Jalal-ud-din Khalji, Ala-ud-din Khalji, and Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

By studying these topics, sources, and concepts, one can gain a deeper understanding of Indian history, the Delhi Sultanate, and the Mongol invasions of India, and be better equipped to answer questions such as the one given above.