Q. In whose reign did the sultanate reach its farthest extent ?
(a) Qutub-ud-din Aibak
(b) Raziya
(c) Ghiyasuddin Balban
(d) Muhammad Tughlaq
Ans: (d) Muhammad Tughlaq
Explanation:
The sultanate reached its farthest extent during the reign of (d) Muhammad Tughlaq.
Muhammad Tughlaq, also known as Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq, ruled over the Delhi Sultanate from 1325 to 1351. He was known for his ambitious and expansive policies that aimed to extend the territorial boundaries of the Sultanate.
During Muhammad Tughlaq’s reign, he launched several military campaigns and expeditions to expand the dominion of the Delhi Sultanate. He attempted to conquer regions beyond the traditional frontiers of the Sultanate, including parts of Southern India, Gujarat, and even parts of Central Asia.
One of Muhammad Tughlaq’s most notable but ill-fated attempts was the planned expedition to conquer Khurasan (in present-day Afghanistan and Iran). However, due to various challenges and logistical issues, this campaign did not materialize as intended.
While Muhammad Tughlaq’s efforts to expand the Sultanate’s territories were met with mixed success, his reign witnessed the farthest extent of the Sultanate’s dominion during the medieval period.
Therefore, the correct answer is (d) Muhammad Tughlaq.
