Who was appointed as the governor of Bengal by Sultan Balban after the revolt and subsequent death of Tughril Beg?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bughra Khan.
After the revolt and death of Tughril Beg, Sultan Balban appointed his son Bughra Khan as the governor of Bengal to restore order and strengthen central control. Tughril Beg, who had rebelled against the Delhi Sultanate, was defeated and killed by Balban’s forces. To prevent further rebellions, Balban placed Bengal under the trusted supervision of his son, ensuring loyalty and stability in the region.
Other options:
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Khizr Khan was the founder of the Sayyid dynasty, unrelated to Balban’s period.
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Mahmud Khan had no connection with Bengal’s administration under Balban.
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Zafar Khan was a military commander but not appointed governor of Bengal.