Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the Mongol threat:

1. Iltutmish avoided the invasion of Genghiz Khan by refusing refugee to the ruler of Khwarizm.
2. Balban sent diplomatic feelers to Halaku to keep them away from India.

Which of the above statements 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 C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Iltutmish pleased Genghiz Khan by refusing to give shelter to Jamaluddin of Khwarizm in 1221 CE. But the mongol threat persisted under the successors of Genghiz Khan, Balban had to send diplomatic feelers to Halaku (the mongol ruler) to prevent their invasion into India.