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Who was the founder of the Slave Dynasty in India?
Iltutmish
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Balban
Razia Sultan
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the Slave Dynasty, also known as the Mamluk Dynasty, in 1206 AD after the death of Muhammad Ghori. He was a trusted Turkic general of Ghori and established his independent rule with Lahore as his initial capital before moving it to Delhi.
Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the Slave Dynasty, also known as the Mamluk Dynasty, in 1206 AD after the death of Muhammad Ghori. He was a trusted Turkic general of Ghori and established his independent rule with Lahore as his initial capital before moving it to Delhi.
Delhi Sultanate Timeline: Slave Dynasty (1206тАУ1290 AD), followed by the Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi dynasties.
Founded the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty in 1206 AD following Muhammad Ghori's death.
Known by the title 'Lakh Baksh' (giver of lakhs) due to his immense generosity and charity.
Initiated the construction of the Qutb Minar in Delhi in honor of the Sufi saint Qutb-ud-din Bakhtiyar Kaki.
Option A is incorrect because Iltutmish was Aibak's son-in-law and successor who consolidated the Delhi Sultanate.
Option C is incorrect because Ghiyas-ud-din Balban ascended the throne later and strengthened the monarchy through the policy of blood and iron.
Option D is incorrect because Razia Sultan was the first and only female Muslim ruler of Delhi, ruling much later from 1236 to 1240 AD.
B is correct тАФ Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the founder of the Slave Dynasty in India in 1206 AD.
Questions on the Delhi Sultanate frequently test architectural contributions and the chronology of ruling dynasties. Remember to associate Aibak with Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and Qutb Minar.