INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

Consider the following statements :

1. Dhruva I invaded South India.

2. Allaudin Khilji invaded North India.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Explanation:
  • The Rastrakuta King Dhruva I subdued the Gangas of Gangavadi (Mysore), contained the Pallavas of Kanchi, and defeated the king of Bengal and the Pratihara king, who were contending for Kannauj.
  • Alauddin's Imperialism : Alauddin annexed Gujarat (1298), Ranthambhor (1301), Mewar (1303), Malwa (1305), Jalor (1311). In Deccan, Aluddin's army led by Malik Kafur defeated Ram Chandra(Devagiri), Pratap Rudradeva (Kakatiyas), Vir ballal III(Hoyasalas) and Vir Pandya(Pandyas).

Thus, Option D is Correct.

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