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Who was the founder of the Slave Dynasty in India?

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

Answer options

  1. Iltutmish
  2. Balban
  3. Razia Sultana
  4. Qutub-ud-din Aibak

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Qutub-ud-din Aibak

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Qutub-ud-din Aibak šŸ“š Explanation: Qutub-ud-din Aibak founded the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty in 1206 AD. He was a general of Muhammad Ghori and became the first Sultan of Delhi. He is also known for starting the construction of the Qutub Minar. Although Iltutmish is considered the "real" consolidator of the Sultanate, Aibak was the formal founder. The dynasty is called the Slave Dynasty because its early rulers were originally military slaves.