WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Sultan was not a slave before he ascended the throne?

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

Answer options

  1. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
  2. Iltutmish
  3. Alauddin Khilji
  4. Balban

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Alauddin Khilji

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. Alauddin Khilji šŸ“š Explanation: Most rulers of the Slave Dynasty, like Aibak, Iltutmish, and Balban, were originally slaves before becoming Sultans. Alauddin Khilji, however, belonged to the Khilji dynasty and was the nephew and son-in-law of the previous Sultan. He came to power through a family line and military strength rather than a slave background. His reign is famous for his market reforms and massive military conquests.