Which one of the following chronological order (from first to last) regarding the rule of early Turkish rulers is correct?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Delhi Sultanate was established in 1206 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
Aibak was the commander of Muhammad Ghori and rose to power following his death.
Subsequently, Iltutmish (1211–1236) assumed power and consolidated the Sultanate.
Iltutmish established Delhi as the capital.
He organized the ‘Iqta system’.
Following this, Balban (1266–1287) came to power.
Balban highly centralized the authority of the Sultan.
He adopted a policy of ‘justice and stern governance’.
Through this sequence, the Sultanate underwent a gradual consolidation.
Correct Answer: Qutb-ud-din Aibak → Shams-ud-din Iltutmish → Ghiyas-ud-din Balban