Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

During which of the following years did Qutbuddin Aybak rule?

Options:

1206 - 1210

1320 - 1324

1290 - 1296

1266 - 1287 

Correct Answer:

1206 - 1210

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- 1206 - 1210

Qutbuddin Aybak ruled from 1206 to 1210.

He was the founder of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mamluk dynasty.

Qutbuddin Aybak was a general of the Ghurid emperor Muhammad Ghori. After Ghori's death in 1206, Qutbuddin Aybak established himself as the ruler of the Ghurid territories in northern India.

Qutbuddin Aybak was a capable and intelligent ruler. He consolidated the Ghurid conquests in India and expanded the Delhi Sultanate. He also built several important mosques and other monuments, including the Qutub Minar in Delhi.

Qutbuddin Aybak died in an accident in 1210. He was succeeded by his son-in-law, Iltutmish.