Question 1

Who was the founder of the Slave Dynasty in India?

Accepted Answer

Qutbuddin Aibak. Qutbuddin Aibak founded the Slave Dynasty in 1206 AD. He was a Turkish slave and a general of Muhammad Ghori. This dynasty is also known as the Mamluk Dynasty.

Question 2

Which Sultan of Delhi died while playing Chaugan (Polo)?

Accepted Answer

Qutbuddin Aibak. Qutbuddin Aibak died in 1210 AD while playing Chaugan (horse polo) at Lahore. He fell from his horse and sustained fatal injuries. He was succeeded by his son Aram Shah, who was later deposed by Iltutmish.

Question 3

Who completed the construction of the Qutub Minar?

Accepted Answer

Iltutmish. The construction of the Qutub Minar was completed by Iltutmish. It was originally started by Qutbuddin Aibak, who constructed only the first storey. Later, Firoz Shah Tughlaq repaired the top storeys after lightning damage.

Question 4

The 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani' or the Group of Forty was organized by which ruler?

Accepted Answer

Iltutmish. Iltutmish organized the 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani', a group of forty powerful Turkish nobles. These nobles were his loyal slaves and helped in administration. This group later became very powerful and challenged the authority of the Sultans.

Question 5

Who was the first female Muslim ruler of medieval India?

Accepted Answer

Razia Sultan. Razia Sultan was the first and only female Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. She was the daughter of Iltutmish and ruled from 1236 to 1240 AD. Her reign challenged the traditional gender roles of the time.

Delhi Sultanate — Set 1