Who among the following revolted against Balban, Sultan of Delhi, and declared himself as an independent ruler of Bengal in 1279?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Tughril Beg.
- Tughril Beg was appointed by Sultan Balban as the governor of Bengal.
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During this time, Bengal was a distant and somewhat autonomous region within the Delhi Sultanate, often prone to local uprisings and rebellions.
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Rebellion: In 1279, Tughril Beg revolted against Sultan Balban's authority.
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He declared Bengal an independent kingdom and established himself as the ruler, thereby challenging the central authority of the Delhi Sultanate.