Who among the following ruled in India between 1266 and 1287?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4- Ghiyasuddin Balban
Ghiyasuddin Balban ruled in India between 1266 and 1287.
The other rulers listed in the question ruled during the following time periods:
- Qutub-ud-din-Aybak: 1206-1210
- Aram Shah: 1210-1211
- Shams-ud-din-Iltutmish: 1211-1236
Ghiyasuddin Balban was a skilled military commander and administrator. He is best known for his reforms to the military and government, which helped to strengthen the Delhi Sultanate. He also successfully repelled several Mongol invasions.