The Founder of the Delhi Sultanate

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Who was the founder of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  2. Iltutmish

  3. Alauddin Khilji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the founder of the Delhi Sultanate. He was a slave of Muhammad Ghori, the ruler of the Ghurid dynasty.

In which year did Qutb-ud-din Aibak establish the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. 1206

  2. 1210

  3. 1215

  4. 1220


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qutb-ud-din Aibak established the Delhi Sultanate in 1206.

Which was the first capital of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Delhi

  2. Lahore

  3. Ghazni

  4. Ajmer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first capital of the Delhi Sultanate was Delhi.

Qutb-ud-din Aibak was a member of which dynasty?

  1. Ghurid dynasty

  2. Slave dynasty

  3. Khilji dynasty

  4. Tughluq dynasty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qutb-ud-din Aibak was a member of the Ghurid dynasty.

Which famous monument did Qutb-ud-din Aibak build?

  1. Qutb Minar

  2. Red Fort

  3. Jama Masjid

  4. Humayun's Tomb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qutb-ud-din Aibak built the famous Qutb Minar in Delhi.

How long did Qutb-ud-din Aibak rule the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. 4 years

  2. 8 years

  3. 12 years

  4. 16 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qutb-ud-din Aibak ruled the Delhi Sultanate for 4 years.

Which ruler succeeded Qutb-ud-din Aibak as the sultan of Delhi?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Muhammad bin Tughluq

  4. Firoz Shah Tughluq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iltutmish succeeded Qutb-ud-din Aibak as the sultan of Delhi.

The Delhi Sultanate reached its peak under which ruler?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Muhammad bin Tughluq

  4. Firoz Shah Tughluq


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Delhi Sultanate reached its peak under Alauddin Khilji.

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate was known as the 'Sultan of Saints'?

  1. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  2. Iltutmish

  3. Alauddin Khilji

  4. Firoz Shah Tughluq


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Firoz Shah Tughluq was known as the 'Sultan of Saints'.

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate was responsible for the construction of the Red Fort?

  1. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  2. Iltutmish

  3. Alauddin Khilji

  4. Shah Jahan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor, was responsible for the construction of the Red Fort.

The Delhi Sultanate came to an end in which year?

  1. 1398

  2. 1414

  3. 1451

  4. 1526


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Delhi Sultanate came to an end in 1526.

Which dynasty succeeded the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Mughal dynasty

  2. Sur dynasty

  3. Lodhi dynasty

  4. Sayyid dynasty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mughal dynasty succeeded the Delhi Sultanate.

The Delhi Sultanate played a significant role in the development of which religion in India?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Islam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Delhi Sultanate played a significant role in the development of Islam in India.

The Delhi Sultanate was known for its strong military and administrative system. Which ruler is credited with establishing an efficient postal system?

  1. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  2. Iltutmish

  3. Alauddin Khilji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji is credited with establishing an efficient postal system in the Delhi Sultanate.

The Delhi Sultanate was a major center of trade and commerce. Which city served as the main trading hub during the reign of the Delhi Sultans?

  1. Delhi

  2. Lahore

  3. Multan

  4. Calicut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi served as the main trading hub during the reign of the Delhi Sultans.

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