Consider the following Statements: Delhi Metro connects with Agra. Administrators, Poets, Courtiers and secreataries mainly lived in villages By the early 16th century, the Delhi Sultanate had been considerably reduced in size. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

The question involves evaluating the historical accuracy of three statements related to the Delhi Sultanate and the modern Delhi Metro. Let's break down each statement:

1. "Delhi Metro connects with Agra." This statement is false. The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving the National Capital Region of India, primarily within the city of Delhi and its neighboring areas. As of now, the Delhi Metro does not have a direct connection to Agra, which is a city located about 200 kilometers away from Delhi. The Delhi Metro's network is extensive within the NCR but does not extend to Agra.

2. "Administrators, Poets, Courtiers and secretaries mainly lived in villages." This statement is also false. During the period of the Delhi Sultanate, which lasted from the 13th to the 16th century, the administrators, poets, courtiers, and secretaries were primarily based in the urban centers, particularly in the capital city of Delhi. These individuals were part of the court and administrative structures, which were centered in the cities. They would have lived in the urban areas to be close to the centers of power and administration.

3. "By the early 16th century, the Delhi Sultanate had been considerably reduced in size." This statement is true. The Delhi Sultanate, which was a Muslim sultanate based in Delhi, experienced significant territorial losses and political fragmentation by the early 16th century. The Delhi Sultanate was established in 1206 and reached its zenith under the Tughlaq dynasty in the 14th century. However, by the early 16th century, the sultanate had lost much of its territory to various regional powers and was eventually replaced by the Mughal Empire, which was founded by Babur in 1526.

Given the analysis of the statements, the correct answer is that only the third statement is true. The first statement about the Delhi Metro connecting with Agra is false, and the second statement about administrators, poets, courtiers, and secretaries living in villages is also false. Therefore, the correct option is C) Only 3.