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Medieval History UPPSC 1997 GS-I
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Assertion (A): Allauddin’s Deccan expeditions were financial ventures.
Reason (R): He wanted to annex the Deccan States.

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Option C: A is true but R is false

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The correct answer is “A is true but R is false”.
Allauddin Khilji's Deccan expeditions were primarily driven by financial motives.

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