Q. 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?

  • 1 only
  • 1 and 2 only
  • 3 only
  • 2 and 3 only

Answer: (a) 1 only

Notes:
  • During the rule of Iltutmish, Chenghiz Khan defeated Jalal al-Din near the banks of Indus.
  • Muhammad Bin Tughluq was the sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351 AD. In 1398 AD, Timur invaded India. He crossed the Indus and ravaged Multan and Punjab.
  • Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara empire ruled between 1422 and 1446 AD. Vasco Da Gama reached the coast of Kerala in 1498.