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 the Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive … Which of the statements given above is/are correct? — UPSC Prelims 2021 Answer & Explanation

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Consider the following statements:

It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan
It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that
It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of the

Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

The correct option is 1 only. During the reign of Iltutmish (1211-1236), Chengiz Khan (Genghis Khan) indeed reached the Indus River while pursuing the Khwarezm prince, marking a significant moment in the history of the Mongol invasions in the Indian subcontinent. In contrast, Taimur (Timur) invaded the region during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq (1325-1351), but not specifically Multan, and Vasco da Gama arrived in India in 1498, long after Deva Raya II's (1426-1446) rule, thus making the latter two statements incorrect. Understanding such historical timelines is essential for contextualizing the impact of invasions and maritime explorations in shaping India's political landscape, a key focus in UPSC Prelims GS Paper I.

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