In which year did Timur capture Delhi?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 2: 1398
Explanation:
Timur (Timur-i-Lang) invaded India in 1398 AD and captured Delhi. At that time, the Delhi Sultanate was ruled by the Tughlaq dynasty. Timur's invasion inflicted severe damage upon Delhi, resulting in widespread looting and a heavy loss of life. Following this invasion, the power of the Delhi Sultanate was weakened, which subsequently paved the way for the rise of the Sayyid dynasty.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: 1352 is incorrect.
Option 2: Correct answer.
Option 3: 1410 is incorrect.
Option 4: 1427 is incorrect.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: From which region did Timur come?
Answer: Central Asia
Question: Who was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty?
Answer: Nasiruddin Mahmud Tughlaq
Question: When was the Sayyid dynasty established?
Answer: 1414
Question: What are the major dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate?
Answer: Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi