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The Turko-Afghan rule in India lasted for about

A) two centuries
B) three centuries
C) four centuries
D) a little over one century

Correct Answer:


B) three centuries

Description for Correct answer:
Turko Afghan rule in India lasted for about 3 centuries as they were there in the time of Rana Pratap also and the Turkish king Gaznavi invaded Delhi long before that.

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