About the Topic: Delhi Sultanate Period covers the establishment, administration, economy, society and important dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Who was the founder of the Mamluk Dynasty and a slave of Muhammad Ghori?
Correct Answer:
(B) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the founder of the Mamluk Dynasty, also known as the Slave Dynasty. He was a trusted slave of Muhammad Ghori, the Ghurid ruler. After Muhammad Ghori's assassination, Aibak declared himself Sultan of Delhi in 1206, marking the beginning of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mamluk Dynasty.
Ques: 2
What is interesting about Qutubuddin Aibak's early life?
Correct Answer:
(A) He was sold into slavery at a young age.
Qutubuddin Aibak's early life is most notable for the fact that he was captured and sold as a slave as a child. He was then purchased by a Qazi in Nishapur, Persia, where he received an education and training in horsemanship and archery. He later rose to prominence under the Ghurid ruler Muhammad Ghori, eventually becoming the ruler of Delhi.
Ques: 3
Who among the following did not contribute to building the famous 'Qutub Minar'?
Correct Answer:
(C) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq did not contribute to the construction of the Qutub Minar. The Qutub Minar was primarily built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate, with additions and repairs later by Iltutmish and Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was a different ruler, and his contributions are not directly associated with the construction of the Qutub Minar.
Ques: 4
Who was the son-in-law of Qutb-ud-din Aibak and succeeded Aram Shah as the ruler?
Correct Answer:
(C) Shams-ud-din Iltutmish
Shams-ud-din Iltutmish was the son-in-law of Qutb-ud-din Aibak and he did indeed succeed Aibak's successor, Aram Shah, as the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. Iltutmish overthrew Aram Shah in 1211 and established his capital at Delhi, marking a significant step in the consolidation of power within the Slave Dynasty.
Ques: 5
When was Qutubuddin Aibak alive and how long did he rule India for?
Correct Answer:
(A) 1150 - 1210, 5 years
Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Slave Dynasty (also known as the Mamluk Dynasty) and the first sultan of the Delhi Sultanate, lived from approximately 1150 to 1210. He ruled India for about four years, from 1206 to 1210. He died in 1210 from injuries sustained in a fall from his horse while playing polo.