WBCS.LIVE practice question

In the Sultanate period, which dynasty ruled for the longest time?

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

Answer options

  1. Khalji dynasty
  2. Tughlaq dynasty
  3. Slave dynasty
  4. Lodi dynasty

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tughlaq dynasty

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Tughlaq dynasty šŸ“š Explanation: The 'Tughlaq dynasty' ruled the Delhi Sultanate for 94 years (1320-1414), which is the longest duration for any single dynasty during that period. They produced famous rulers like Ghiyasuddin, Muhammad bin, and Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Under them, the Sultanate reached its maximum territorial extent.