Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of early Turkish rulers who ruled over Delhi from the year 1206 to 1290?

Options:

Qutubuddin Aybak, Shamsuddin Illtutmish, Raziyaa

Raziyya, Shamsuddin Illtutmish, Qutubuddin Aybak

Qutubuddin Aybak, Raziyya, Shamsuddin Illtutmish

Shamsuddin Illutmish, Raziyya, Qutubuddin Aybak

Correct Answer:

Qutubuddin Aybak, Shamsuddin Illtutmish, Raziyaa

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- Qutubuddin Aybak, Shamsuddin Illtutmish, Raziyaa

The correct chronological order of early Turkish rulers who ruled over Delhi from the year 1206 to 1290 is:

Qutubuddin Aybak (1206-1210) Shamsuddin Iltutmish (1211-1236) Raziyya Sultan (1236-1240)

Qutbuddin Aibak: He was the founder of the Slave Dynasty and the first Sultan of Delhi. Qutbuddin Aibak rose to power after the death of his master, Muhammad Ghori, and established the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 AD. His reign marked the beginning of Muslim rule in the Indian subcontinent. He ruled from 1206 to 1210 AD.

Shamsuddin Iltutmish: He was the third Sultan of Delhi and the first significant ruler of the Slave Dynasty after Qutbuddin Aibak. Iltutmish ascended to the throne in 1211 AD after a period of political turmoil following Aibak's death. He stabilized the empire, consolidated its territories, and introduced several administrative reforms. His reign is considered a period of consolidation and expansion for the Delhi Sultanate. He ruled from 1211 to 1236 AD.

Razia Sultan: She was the daughter of Shamsuddin Iltutmish and the first and only woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate. Razia Sultan ascended to the throne in 1236 AD after the death of her father. Her reign was marked by challenges to her authority due to gender biases prevalent at the time. Despite facing opposition, Razia Sultan demonstrated her capability as a ruler by implementing administrative reforms and displaying military prowess. However, her reign was short-lived, and she was eventually overthrown and killed in 1240 AD.