Consider the following statements regarding the military strategies employed during the Delhi Sultanate:
- Alauddin Khalji established an efficient espionage system to prevent rebellion.
- Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s military campaigns in South India were largely unsuccessful and led to economic strain.
- Iltutmish established a well-organized standing army.
- The Sayyids relied extensively on mercenaries for their campaigns in northern India.
Which statements are correct?
1
1, 2, and 3
2
1 and 4 only
3
2 and 3 only
4
1, 2, and 4