Consider the following events:1. Reign of Krishna Deva of Vijayanagara 2. Construction of Qutab Minar 3. Arrival of Portuguese in India4. Death of Firoz Tughlaq Correct chronological sequence of these events is:
✓ Correct answer: a) 2, 4, 3, 1
ExplanationThe Qutub Minar was built by Qutb-ud-Din Aibak, the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, in 1193. It was later completed by his successor Iltutmish in the early 13th century.It is a victory tower or minaret that was constructed to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India and to celebrate Qutb-ud-Din Aibak's victory over the Rajputs.Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq is credited with having repaired the tower in the 14th century after it was damaged by lightning.The Qutub Minar was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, recognizing its architectural and historical significance.Firoz Shah Tughlaq, a Delhi Sultan known for administrative reforms, died in 1388 A.D. Firoz Shah introduced the Faujdar system and created the post of Shiqdar (District head).Vasco da Gama’s arrival at Calicut in 1498 marked the beginning of Portuguese maritime influence in India.Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara (1509–1529 A.D) was the greatest ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, contributing to military, administrative, and cultural advancements.102
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