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

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    Who of the following was the Sultan of Delhi at the time of Timur's invasion?

    A)  Daulat Khan Lodi

    B)  Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

    C)  Firoz Shah Tughlaq

    D)  Nasimddin Mahmud Shah Tughlaq

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    In 1398, Timur invaded northern India, attacking the Delhi Sultanate ruled by Sultan Nasir-ud-Din Malimud Shah Tughlaq of the Tughlaq dynasty. He was opposed by Ahirs and Jats but the Sultanate at Delhi did nothing to stop him. After crossing the Indus River on 30 September 1398, he sacked Tulamba and massacred its inhabitants. Then he advanced and captured Multan.


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