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Which Sultan of Delhi died due to a fall from a horse while playing 'Chaugan' (Medieval Polo)?

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

Answer options

  1. Iltutmish
  2. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
  3. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
  4. Balban

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Qutb-ud-din Aibak

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Qutb-ud-din Aibak šŸ“š Explanation: Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Slave Dynasty and the first independent Muslim ruler of Delhi, died accidentally in 1210 A.D. He was playing a game of Chaugan in Lahore when his horse tripped, and he sustained fatal injuries. He was buried in Lahore, and his sudden death led to a brief period of instability before Iltutmish seized power.