WBCS.LIVE practice question

Ghazi Malik was the founder of which dynasty?

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

Answer options

  1. Tughlaq
  2. Khilji
  3. Sayyid
  4. Lodhi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tughlaq

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Tughlaq. Ghazi Malik, who later took the title Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, was the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty in 1320 CE. He was originally a governor under the Khilji dynasty. After overthrowing the Khilji ruler, Khusrau Khan, Ghazi Malik ascended the throne and established the Tughlaq dynasty.