In which year Timur’s invasion of Delhi took place?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1398.
Timur's invasion of Delhi took place in 1398. The Central Asian conqueror, also known as Tamerlane, led a brutal campaign against the Delhi Sultanate, ruled by Sultan Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughlaq at the time. Timur's forces sacked the city, causing widespread destruction and mass slaughter. The invasion significantly weakened the Delhi Sultanate, leading to a period of instability in the region. This event marked a turning point in the history of medieval India.