Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
What was the boundary between the Delhi Sultan and Mongols during the period of Alauddin Khalji after 1306 A.D.?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: B
Concept
Alauddin Khilji's military brilliance was evident in his ability to push the Mongol threat back to the northwest and establish a semi-permanent military frontier.Explanation
After the decisive defeats of the Mongols in 1305 and 1306 (at the battles of Amroha and Ravi), the Ravi River was established as the effective boundary, with the Sultanate's frontier posts guarding the river line.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Before 1306, Mongols frequently raided deep into Punjab and even reached Delhi.
Logic 2: Post-1306, the defensive works and aggressive patrolling by Ghazi Malik (the future Ghiyasuddin Tughluq) ensured that the Mongols remained beyond the Ravi.