SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q26

Which was the first Muslim dynasty that ruled India?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Slave dynasty. 

Which was the first Muslim dynasty that ruled India?

Slave dynasty

Slave dynasty:

  • Slave dynasty rule from 1206-90 and became the first Muslim dynasty ruled over India.
  • The Slave dynasty was founded by Qutab-ud-din Aibak.
  • Though India was invaded multiple times before this i.e. Muhammad Qassim, Muhammad Gori etc. but Slave dynasty became the first dynasty to rule over India.
  • Qutab-ud-din Aibak, Iltutmish, Razia Sultan, Balban were eminent kings of this dynasty.