Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the military conquests of Alauddin Khalji:
1. His military exploits were aimed at West and South India.
2. He annexed the southern kingdoms and established direct governance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Alauddin Khalji began his military campaigns against Gujarat and Rajputana in Western India followed by incursions into the Southern peninsula as far as Dwarsamudra. However, these kingdoms were not directly governed from Delhi. The rulers were allowed to rule these regions at the condition of payment of annual revenue.