Q. Which of the following formed the eastern limit of the Sultanate in 1335?
(a) Jajnagar
(b) Peshawar
(c) Kalanaur
(d) Malwa
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
The correct answer is (a) Jajnagar.
In 1335, during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, Jajnagar formed the eastern limit of the Delhi Sultanate. Jajnagar, also known as Jajnagarh or Jajpur, was a prominent city located in present-day Odisha, India. It served as an important political and commercial center during medieval times. The eastern extent of the Sultanate’s territory was marked by the city of Jajnagar, beyond which lay independent or semi-independent kingdoms and regions.