Consider the following statements:
1. Qutbuddin Aibak was instrumental in consolidating northern India and was the de facto ruler of Delhi.
2. The slave generals started a civil war amongst themselves in hopes of gaining the whole empire.
3. Muhammad Ghori recognized Aibak as the Sultan of Hindustan in 1209.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3