UPSC History Delhi Sultnat (Gulam, Khilji, Tughlak, Sayyed, Lodhi) Question Bank Delhi Sultanate / Chandelas / Others

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    Consider die following statements:
    Assertion (A): Alauddin Khilji conquered the southern states, but did not annex them.
    Reason (R):  He wanted to expand his empire but not add to Ills responsibilities.
    Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    A)  Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

    B)  Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

    C)  A is true, but R is false.

    D)  A is false, but R is true.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Alauddin Khilji conquered the Southern States, but didn't collaborate them, because lie wanted to expand his empire but not add to his responsibilities of them. He was a strategist and military commander who commanded forces across the Indian subcontinent. Sultan Ala-ud-din Khilji is also noted in history for being one of the few rulers in die world to have repeatedly defended his empire against Mongol invasions. He defeated large Mongol armies and then launched punitive expeditions against them in Central Asia, around modem-day Afghanistan It was only after a fierce battle Malik Kafur was able to occupy  the Warangal fort and he was able to force the ruler of Warangal to sue for peace, to surrender all their treasures, and to promise Biannual tribute.


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