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The correct answer is 'Gyasuddin Balban'.

Key Points

• Ghiyasuddin Balban was an emperor of the Slave dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate.
• He ruled from 1265 to 1287.
• Under Balban the Delhi sultanate fought off several Mongol invasions.
• He received the title of "Zil-i-Ilahi" which means the Shadow of God on Earth.

Hence, the correct answer is Gyasuddin Balban.

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• Iltutmish:
  • ​Iltutmish was the third and one of the greatest Delhi sultans of the Slave dynasty.
  • He strengthened and expanded the Muslim empire in northern India and moved the capital to Delhi.
  • In Delhi, he built the great victory tower, the Qutb Minar.
• Qutubuddin Aibak:
  • ​Qutubuddin Aibak was the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • He was the founder of the Slave dynasty in medieval India.
  • He was a Turkish from the Aybak tribe who reigned from 1206 to 1210.
• Naseeruddin Mehmood:
  • ​Naseeruddin Mehmood was the 8th sultan of the Slave dynasty

The correct answer is Slave Dynasty.

Key Points

• The Delhi Sultanate was ruled over by five dynasties.​
• These five dynasties were: the Slave dynasty (1206-90), Khilji dynasty (1290-1320), Tughlaq dynasty (1320-1412), Sayyid dynasty (1414-50), and Lodhi dynasty (1451-1526).  
• The Slave Dynasty
  • The Slave Dynasty ruled the Sub-continent for about 84 years.
  • It was the first Muslim dynasty that ruled India.
  • Qutub-ud-din Aibak, a slave of Muhammad Ghori, who became the ruler after the death of his master, founded the Slave Dynasty.
  • He built Qutub Minar in Delhi.
  • The next important king of the Slave dynasty was Shams-ud-din Iltutmush, who himself was a slave of Qutub-ud-din Aibak.
  • Razia Begum, the capable daughter of Iltutmush, was the first and the only Muslim lady who ever adorned the throne of Delhi.
  • Finally, the youngest son of Iltutmush, Nasir-ud-din Mahmud became Sultan in 1245.
  • During his reign, the main power remained in the hands of Balban, his Prime Minister.
  • On the death of Mahmud, Balban directly took over the throne and ruled Delhi.

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• The Khilji Dynasty
  • After the death of Balban, the sultanate became weak and there were several revolts.
  • The nobles placed Jalal-ud-din Khilji on the throne.
  • The rule of the Khilji dynasty started in 1290 A.D.
  • Ala-ud-din Khilji, a nephew of Jalal-ud-din Khilji hatched a conspiracy and killed Sultan Jalal-ud-din and proclaimed himself as the Sultan in 1296.
  • Ala-ud-din Khilji was the first Muslim ruler whose empire covered almost the whole of India up to its extreme south.
  • Ala-ud-din died in 1316 A.D., and with his death, the Khilji dynasty came to an end.
• The Tughlaq Dynasty
  • Ghyasuddin Tughlaq, who was the Governor of Punjab during the reign of Ala-ud-din Khilji, ascended the throne in 1320 A.D. and founded the Tughlaq dynasty.
  • Feroz Tughlaq succeeded Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq.
  • After he died in 1388, the Tughlaq dynasty came virtually to an end.
  • Although the Tughlaqs continued to reign till 1412, the invasion of Delhi by Timur in 1398 may be said to mark the end of the Tughlaq empire.
• Sayyid Dynasty
  • The Sayyid dynasty was founded by Khizar Khan.
  • The Sayyids ruled from about 1414 A.D. to 1450 A.D.
• Lodhi Dynasty
  • Bahlul Lodi was the first king and the founder of the Lodhi dynasty.
  • Bahlul extended the effective boundaries of his empire to the borders of Bengal.
  • Sikandar Lodhi (reigned 1489–1517), continued his father’s expansion policy.
    • He gained control of Bihar and founded the modern city of Agra on the site known as Sikandarabad.
  • Ibrahim Lodhi ascended the throne in 1517 after the death of Sikandar Lodhi.
  • Ibrahim Lodhi was killed at Panipat in 1526 A.D. by Babar.
  • This marked the beginning of the Mughal Sultanate.

The correct answer is Qutub-Din Aibak.

Key Points

• Qutb ud-din is another name for Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
• He was the founder of the Slave dynasty.
• He was also known as Lakh Baksh because of his generosity.
• He served as a commander in Muhammad Ghori's army.​
• He died in the year 1210 AD while playing Chaugan or Polo.
• He served as the Slave dynasty's first emperor.
• Another name for the Slave dynasty is the Mamluk dynasty.
• Dynasty was succeeded by the Khilji (or Khalji) dynasty.

Additional Information

• Iltutmish (Reign: 1211 – 1236):
  • Aram Shah was a weak ruler. He was conspired against by a group of nobles who invited Shamsuddin Iltutmish to be the ruler.
  • Iltutmish was a son-in-law of Aibak.
  • He ruled the Ghurid regions of northern India.
  • He was a Turkic slave born in Central Asia.
  • Iltutmish was the greatest of the slave rulers of Delhi.
  • He shifted his capital from Lahore to Delhi.
  • He died in 1236 and was succeeded by his daughter Razia Sultana as he did not consider his sons equal to the task.
• Balban:
  • He ruled from 1266 AD-1287 AD.
  • He was a member of Chahalgani Chalisa.
  • He broke the power of Chahalgani and restored the prestige of the crown.
  • He created a strong centralized army and established the military department Diwan-i-Arz.
  • He took up the title of Zil-i-Ilahi (a shadow of God) and impressed upon the people that the king was the deputy of God (Niyabat-i-Khudai).
  • He insisted on the Iranian ceremonies of sijda and paibos.​​

The correct answer is Ghiyas ud din Balban.

Key Points

•  The correct answer is option 3, i.e. Ghiyas ud din Balban, who was the ninth Sultan of Delhi and ruled from 1266 to 1287 AD.
•  Sijda and Paibos were two forms of obeisance that were introduced by Balban to establish his authority and enhance the status of the Sultanate in the eyes of the people.
•  Sijda involved prostrating oneself before the Sultan and touching his feet as a sign of submission and respect. Paibos, on the other hand, required the person to kneel before the Sultan and kiss his feet.
• Balban's strict enforcement of these customs was meant to reinforce the idea of the Sultan as a divine ruler and to discourage any challenges to his authority.

Additional Information

•  Muhammad Bin Tughlug, the second Sultan of the Tughlaq dynasty, was known for his eccentricities and mismanagement of the empire.
•  Nasir u din Muhammad was the third Sultan of the Khilji dynasty and is known for his patronage of scholars and poets.
• Qutb ud-Din Aibak was the founder of the Slave dynasty and the first Muslim ruler of Delhi.
• He is known for his military conquests and his construction of the Qutub Minar.

The correct answer is Qutub-Din Aibak.

Key Points

• Qutb ud-din is another name for Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
• He was the founder of the Slave dynasty.
• He was also known as Lakh Baksh because of his generosity.
• He served as a commander in Muhammad Ghori's army.​
• He died in the year 1210 AD while playing Chaugan or Polo.
• He served as the Slave dynasty's first emperor.
• Another name for the Slave dynasty is the Mamluk dynasty.
• Dynasty was succeeded by the Khilji (or Khalji) dynasty.

Additional Information

• Iltutmish (Reign: 1211 – 1236):
  • Aram Shah was a weak ruler. He was conspired against by a group of nobles who invited Shamsuddin Iltutmish to be the ruler.
  • Iltutmish was a son-in-law of Aibak.
  • He ruled the Ghurid regions of northern India.
  • He was a Turkic slave born in Central Asia.
  • Iltutmish was the greatest of the slave rulers of Delhi.
  • He shifted his capital from Lahore to Delhi.
  • He died in 1236 and was succeeded by his daughter Razia Sultana as he did not consider his sons equal to the task.
• Balban:
  • He ruled from 1266 AD-1287 AD.
  • He was a member of Chahalgani Chalisa.
  • He broke the power of Chahalgani and restored the prestige of the crown.
  • He created a strong centralized army and established the military department Diwan-i-Arz.
  • He took up the title of Zil-i-Ilahi (a shadow of God) and impressed upon the people that the king was the deputy of God (Niyabat-i-Khudai).
  • He insisted on the Iranian ceremonies of sijda and paibos.​​

The correct answer is Slave Dynasty.

Key Points 

• Razia Sultan was the first and the only woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.
• She belonged to the Slave Dynasty.
• She was the daughter of Iltutmish (1210-1236) and she ruled from 1236-1240 A.D.
• The Chronology of the Delhi Sultanate is

The correct answer is Thirteenth.

• The Qutub Minar, built in the Thirteenth century, is a 238-foot-high tapering tower divided into five storeys. 
• The Minar is a mix of polygonal and circular shapes.
• It is largely built of red and buff sandstone with some use of marble in the upper storeys.
• It is characterized by highly decorated balconies and bands of inscriptions intertwined with foliated designs.
• Qutb al-Din Aibak started the construction of Qutub Minar which was completed by Iltutmish.

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The correct answer is all of the above.

Key Points

• Qutubuddin Aibak was the founder of the Slave dynasty. 
• He was also called Lakh Baksh and he didn't call himself Sultan. 
• He is regarded as the founder of Indo Islamic architecture.
• He was the founder of the first medieval City of Delhi, Mehrauli.
• He started the construction of Qutub Minar named after Chishti Sufi saint Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki which was completed by Iltutmish.  
• Quwwat ul Islam is a Mosque built by Qutubuddin Aibak in Delhi.

Important Points

Answer : (3) - Turks 

• Qutub-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Slave dynasty was a Turkish Slave.
• He was a slave of Muhammad of Ghor.
• He established the slave dynasty in the year 1206.

The correct answer is Qutub-ud-din Aibak.

• Qutubuddin Aibak became the ruler of India after the death of Mohammad Ghori in the year 1206 AD. 
• He founded the Slave Dynasty in India and was also known as Lakh Baksh because of his generosity. 
• He died in the year 1210 AD while playing Chaugan or Polo.

The correct answer is Iltumish.

Key Points

• Qutub-ud-din Aibak started the construction of the Qutub Minar in the memory of the famous Sufi saint Khawaja Qutubuddin Bhaktiyar Kaki. 
• Qutubuddin Aibak (1206 AD-1210 AD):
  • He was the founder of the Slave dynasty.
  • He could complete only the first storey of the building.

Iltutmish:

He regarded as the ‘real founder of the Delhi Sultanate’. He made Delhi the capital in place of Lahore.

• He saved Delhi Sultanate from the wrath of Changez Khan by refusing shelter to Khwarizm Shah, whom Changez Khan was chasing.
• He got his authority (Sultanate of Delhi) recognised by the Caliph of Baghdad (Khalifa) as a member of the world fraternity of Islamic states.
• He completed the construction of Qutub Minar.
• He constituted a group of 40 nobles known as Turkan-i-Chahalgani or Chalisa.
• He started the Iqta-dar system in Delhi Sultanate. This is an assignment of land in lieu of salary, which he distributed to his officers.
• He introduced the silver coin (tanka) and the copper coin (Jital).
• He patronised Minhaj-al-Siraj, author of Tabaqat-i-Nasiri.

Additional Information

• The construction was later taken over by his successor Iltutmish who constructed three more stories of the tower.
• Qutub Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of New Delhi, India.
• Parso-Arabic and Nagari in different sections of the Qutb Minar reveal the history of its construction.
• Iltumish was the first Muslim sovereign to rule from Delhi and is considered the effective founder of the Delhi Sultanate.

The correct answer is Razia Sultana.

Key Points

• Radhiyah bint Itutmish or popularly known as Razia Sultana was the ruler of Delhi from 1236 to 1240.
• She was the first Muslim female ruler and succeeded her father Itutmish and became the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236.
• She refused to be addressed as a Sultana but claimed herself the title "Sultan".
• Born to - Sultan Iltutmish and Qutub Begum.
• Dynasty - Slave dynasty.
• Kingdom - Delhi Sultanate.

Additional Information

• There were 5 dynasties in the Delhi Sultanate.
• The Mamluk dynasty was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • It reigned from 1206-1290.
• The Khilji dynasty was the second dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • It reigned from 1290-1320.
• The Tughlaq dynasty was the third dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • It reigned from 1320-1414.
• The Sayyid dynasty was the fourth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • It reigned from 1414-1451.
• The Lodhi dynasty was the fifth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • It reigned from 1451-1526.

The correct answer is Iltutmish.

Key Points

• Iltutmish organized his trusted nobles into a group of forty known as Turkan-i-Chahalgani.
  • Turkan-i-Chahalgani. was a council of 40 Turkic and non-Turkish slaves who administered the Delhi Sultanate according to the wishes of Iltutmish.
  • It was the first regular ministerial body in the history of the Indian subcontinent.
  • The council was established to assist the emperor in the exercise of his administrative and political authority.

Additional Information

• Iltutmish was regarded by several historians as the real founder and consolidator of the Slave Dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate.
  • He was the third of the Mamluk kings who ruled the erstwhile Ghurid territories in North India.
  • In the late 1190s, Ghurid slave-commander Qutb al-Din Aibak bought it in Delhi.
  • He presented a silver tanka and a copper jital.
  • He established the iqtadari system: the division of the empire into iqtas, which were assigned to nobles and officials in exchange for salary.

The correct answer is Ghiyasuddin Balban.

Key Points

• Ghiyasuddin Balban:
  • He ruled from 1266 AD-1287 AD.
  • He was a member of Chahalgani Chalisa.
  • He broke the power of Chahalgani and restored the prestige of the crown.
  • He created a strong centralised army and established the military department Diwan-i-Arz.
  • He took up the title of Zil-i-Ilahi (a shadow of God) and impressed upon the people that the king was the deputy of God (Niyabat-i-Khudai).
  • He insisted on the Iranian ceremonies of Sijda and Paibos.
  • Balban started the festival of Navroz.
  • He adopted a policy of blood and iron.
  • He was a patron of Persian literature and showed special favour to Amir Khusro.

Additional Information

• The list of Sultans belonging to the Slave Dynasty
  • Qutb ud-Din Aibak (1206-1210 AD)
  • Aram Shah (1210-1211 AD)
  • Iltutmish (1211-1236 AD)
  • Rukn-ud-din Feroze (1236 AD)
  • Razia al-Din (1236-1240 AD)
  • Muiz-ud-din Bahram Shah (1240-1242 AD)
  • Ala-ud-din Masud Shah (1242-1246 AD)
  • Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah (1246-1266 AD)
  • Ghiyas-ud-din Balban (1266-1286 AD)
  • Muiz-ud-din Muhammad Qaiqabad (1286-1290 AD)