History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2012 History
Which Mongol general besieged Delhi during the reign of Alauddin Khalji?
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Correct answer: (C) Targi — The Mongol general Targi besieged Delhi, so the answer is Targi.
Explanation
★The Mongol general Targi besieged Delhi, so the answer is Targi.
★In 1303 a Mongol army from the Chagatai Khanate invaded the Delhi Sultanate.
★Alauddin Khalji took shelter in the Siri fort during the attack.
★The Mongols under Targi besieged Delhi for over two months and ransacked its suburbs.
★In the end they failed to breach Alauddin's camp and were forced to retreat.
★The threat led Alauddin to strengthen the army and the forts of Delhi.
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