Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Under which of the following rulers did Delhi first became a capital?

Options:

Chauhans of Ajmer

 Iltutmish Dynasty 

Khilji Dynasty

Tomara Rajputs

Correct Answer:

Tomara Rajputs

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Tomara Rajputs

Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs. The Tomara Rajputs ruled over the Delhi region from the 8th to the 12th centuries. They were a powerful and prosperous dynasty, and they built many temples and other monuments in Delhi.

The other options are incorrect:

  • The Chauhans of Ajmer ruled over the Delhi region from the 12th to the 13th centuries, after the fall of the Tomara Rajputs.
  • Iltutmish was the third sultan of the Delhi Sultanate, which was founded in 1206.
  • The Khilji dynasty was the second dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate, from 1290 to 1320.