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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 31

SSC GD Constable (English) - 17th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q31

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Which of the following dynasties was NOT a part of the Delhi Sultanate?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Sur.

  • The Sur dynasty ruled India from 1540 to 1555. It was founded by Sher Shah Suri, original name Farid, who was the son of an afghan landlord, Hasan Khan Suri.
  • The total number of the rulers remained seven, and among those seven kings only one ruled effectively, Sher Khan or Sher Shah Suri.
  • Although Sher Shah ruled only five years, he remained so much successful in his reforms that even Mughals and the British followed his policies.
  • When Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi and assumed the kingship of India, Sher Shah joined Babur and impressed him with his intelligence