WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who is considered the 'real founder' of the Delhi Sultanate for consolidating its territory?

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

Answer options

  1. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
  2. Iltutmish
  3. Razia Sultan
  4. Balban

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Iltutmish

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Iltutmish šŸ“š Explanation: Although Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the Slave Dynasty, Shamsuddin Iltutmish is credited with making Delhi a permanent capital and securing the Sultanate's independence from Ghazni. He introduced the Silver Tanka and Copper Jital coins and organized the 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani' (The Forty) to assist in administration. He also received the 'Manshur' (Letter of Investiture) from the Abbasid Caliph, legitimizing his rule.