Multiple choice

Directions: The followings item consist of two statements, one labeled as the 'Assertion (A)' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these items using the codes given below.

Assertion (A) : Daulatabad fortress was besieged by the Mugal forces in the year 1631 and it had to be surrendered to them. Reason (R) : Malik Akbar betrayed his Sultan during the siege of Daulatabad fortress by Mugal forces.

  1. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

  3. A is true but R is false

  4. A is false but R is true

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Daulatabad fortress was besieged by Mughal forces in 1631, and after a long siege, it surrendered in 1632 - making Assertion A true. However, Reason R is false. The siege was conducted by Shah Jahan's forces led by Mahabat Khan. There is no historical evidence that a 'Malik Akbar' betrayed the Sultan during this siege. The fortress surrendered due to the prolonged blockade and exhaustion of supplies, not betrayal.

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