Consider the following statements
1. It was during the reign of Iltumish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.
2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq 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?(2021)
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3
Answer: A
The Khwarezm ruler Jalaluddhin who was being pursued by Chengiz khan fled to Delhi Sultanate . Iltutmish, who was ruling Delhi then, refused the request of Jalaluddhin for asylum.
Taimur crossed Indus during the reign of Firuz Shah Tughluq.
Saluva Narsimhan was the founder of Saluva dynasty. He silenced the rebellions of feaudatories and kept the kingdom intact.
Immadi Narsimha succeeded him. He was a weak ruler and hence the control of state fell into the hands of Narsa Nayaka. Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut during his time in 1498.
