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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CHSL - 09 March 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q33

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During which of the following years did Qutbuddin Aibak rule?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1206 – 1210.

  • Qutbuddin Aibak ruled as the Sultan of Delhi from 1206 to 1210.
  • He was the founder of the Mamluk dynasty in India and initially served as a general under the Ghurid Sultan, Muhammad Ghori.
  • After Ghori's death, Aibak declared his independence and became the first Sultan of Delhi, establishing the Delhi Sultanate.
  • His reign was short, but he laid the foundation for the growth of Muslim rule in India.
  • Aibak is also known for constructing the Qutub Minar in Delhi.