Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Mongol Invader Changez Khan came to the border of north west India during which of the following emperor?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Iltutmish

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Iltutmish”.
Iltutmish was the Delhi Sultan when the Mongols, under the leadership of Genghis Khan, reached the northwestern frontiers of India. While they didn't invade India during Iltutmish's reign, their presence posed a significant threat to the Delhi Sultanate.

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