UPSC PRELIMS · HISTORY · MEDIEVAL INDIAN CHRONOLOGY

Consider the following statements: 1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. 2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus. 3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Take a breath. Choose one. Press A–D on your keyboard if you like.

EXPLANATION

Chengiz Khan reached the Indus during Iltutmish's reign; Taimur's and Vasco da Gama's dates do not match statements 2 and 3.

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