Consider the following works of history that flourished under the patronage of the Delhi Sultans: 1. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri: A detailed general history written by Minhaj-us-Siraj, dedicated to Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud. 2. Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi: Written by Ziauddin Barani, chronicling the history from the time of Balban up to the early years of Firoz Shah Tughlaq's reign. 3. Tughlaq Nama: A historical mathnavi (epic poem) by Amir Khusrau, detailing the rise of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri is a primary source for the early Sultanate, covering Muslim dynasties up to 1260 CE and dedicated to Nasiruddin Mahmud.
Statement 2: Correct. Barani’s Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi is a vital source for the Khalji and Tughlaq periods.
Statement 3: Correct. Amir Khusrau’s Tughlaq Nama documents the events leading to the Tughlaq dynasty’s foundation. All three are significant historical works from the Delhi Sultanate period.