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With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: (1) The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalalud-din Khalji. (2) During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. (3) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of these statements is correct?
A.
(a) 1 and 2
B.
(b) 2 only
C.
(c) 1 and 3
D.
(d) 3 only
Explanation:
Explanation: Only statement 2 is correct; the first invasion occurred under Iltutmish and Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq did not lose territory to the Mongols.