In 1342, one of the nobility, Haji Ilyas Khan, unified Bengal and became its king under the title of ______, establishing the Ilyas Shah dynasty.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Shamsh-ud-din Iliyas Shah.
- Haji Ilyas Khan, one of the nobles, united Bengal and became its ruler under the title "Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah" in 1342, establishing the Ilyas Shah dynasty.
- Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah played a significant role in the history of Bengal and established a dynasty that ruled the region for several years.