WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the correct chronological order of the following dynasties of Delhi Sultanate:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Lodi, Ilbari Turks, Tughluq, Khilji
  2. Ilbari Turks, Khilji, Tughluq, Lodi
  3. Tughluq, Khilji, Lodi, Ilbari Turks
  4. Khilji, Lodi, Tughluq, Ilbari Turks

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ilbari Turks, Khilji, Tughluq, Lodi

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Ilbari Turks, Khilji, Tughluq, Lodi šŸ“š Explanation: The Delhi Sultanate consisted of five dynasties in the following chronological order: The Slave Dynasty (Ilbari Turks), the Khiljis, the Tughlaqs, the Sayyids, and finally the Lodis. This sequence began in 1206 with Qutb-ud-din Aibak and ended in 1526 with the defeat of Ibrahim Lodi. Knowing this timeline is fundamental for understanding medieval Indian history and administration.