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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: IIbari Turks, Khilji, Tughluq, Lodi

Explanation: The correct chronological order of the Delhi Sultanate dynasties is Ilbari Turks → Khilji → Tughluq → Lodi. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The Ilbari (Slave) Dynasty was founded by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1206 CE. ▪️ The Khilji Dynasty (1290–1320) was established by Jalal-ud-din Khilji. ▪️ The Tughluq Dynasty (1320–1414) began with Ghiyasuddin Tughluq. ▪️ The Lodi Dynasty (1451–1526) was the last before the Mughal Empire. ▪️ Major rulers include Iltutmish, Alauddin Khilji, Muhammad bin Tughluq, and Sikandar Lodi. ▪️ Each dynasty contributed to administrative and cultural development. ▪️ The Delhi Sultanate period saw the spread of Indo-Islamic art and architecture. ▪️ It ended with Ibrahim Lodi’s defeat at the First Battle of Panipat (1526) by Babur.