Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the Khorasan expedition of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq:
1. The expedition was aimed at attacking the Persian Empire.
2. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq formed an alliance with Egypt for the expedition.
3. The expedition failed after a decisive Persian victory against Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq near Kandahar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 and 2 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 and 2 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq planned the Khorasan expedition with the help of the ruler of Egypt. A huge army was raised and generous help was provided to the allies for the same purpose. However, the plan never materialised and the expedition never started.