The Delhi Sultanate, a period marked by significant military and administrative campaigns, had a dynamic approach towards managing its frontiers. The policies adopted by various rulers of the Delhi Sultanate towards their frontiers were crucial in shaping the territorial and political landscape of medieval India. Which of the following best describes the frontier policies of the Delhi Sultanate and their impact on the subcontinent?
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The Delhi Sultanate's frontier policy primarily focused on establishing trade routes with Central Asia, with little attention paid to military expansion or defense
2
Rulers of the Delhi Sultanate adopted a defensive stance, building extensive fortifications along the frontiers but avoiding offensive military campaigns beyond their borders.
3
Frontier policies under the Delhi Sultanate emphasized aggressive military expansion, aimed at subjugating neighboring territories and thwarting the advances of Mongol invaders
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The Delhi Sultanate sought to establish peaceful relations with neighboring states through diplomatic marriages and alliances, avoiding military confrontations along its frontiers.