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What is the correct chronological order in which the following rulers ruled in India ?

I. Sher Shah Suri

II. Akbar

III. Ala-ud-din Khilji

IV. Iltutmish  

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UPSSSC PET 2021 Question Paper (24-Aug-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

IV, III, I, II

Understanding the Chronological Order of Indian Rulers

This solution details the historical periods of the specified Indian rulers to establish the correct chronological sequence of their reigns.

Ruling Periods of the Monarchs

To determine the correct chronological order, let's examine the reign periods of each ruler mentioned:

  • Iltutmish: Ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1211 CE to 1227 CE. He was a ruler of the Mamluk dynasty.
  • Ala-ud-din Khilji: Ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1296 CE to 1316 CE. He belonged to the Khilji dynasty.
  • Sher Shah Suri: Founded the Sur Empire and ruled from 1538 CE to 1545 CE.
  • Akbar: The third Mughal Emperor, whose reign spanned from 1556 CE to 1605 CE.

Determining the Correct Chronological Sequence

By comparing the reign periods, we can establish the correct chronological order:

  1. Iltutmish (1211–1227 CE) - Represented by IV
  2. Ala-ud-din Khilji (1296–1316 CE) - Represented by III
  3. Sher Shah Suri (1538–1545 CE) - Represented by I
  4. Akbar (1556–1605 CE) - Represented by II

Therefore, the correct chronological order is IV, III, I, II.

Final Answer Alignment

Comparing this determined order with the given options:

  • Option 1: IV, I, III, II (Incorrect)
  • Option 2: IV, III, I, II (Correct)
  • Option 3: I, II, III, IV (Incorrect)
  • Option 4: III, IV, I, II (Incorrect)

The sequence IV, III, I, II accurately reflects the historical ruling periods of Iltutmish, Ala-ud-din Khilji, Sher Shah Suri, and Akbar, respectively.

Ruler Dynasty/Empire Reign Period (CE) Option Identifier
Iltutmish Mamluk (Delhi Sultanate) 1211–1227 IV
Ala-ud-din Khilji Khilji (Delhi Sultanate) 1296–1316 III
Sher Shah Suri Sur Empire 1538–1545 I
Akbar Mughal Empire 1556–1605 II

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Important Questions from Delhi Sultanate

  1. Consider the following statements :

    1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.

    2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus.

    3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco Da gama reached the Coast of Kerala.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  2. Which of the following Sultans died while playing Polo or Chaugan?
  3. In which of the following years did Razia become the Sultan of Delhi?

  4. Which of the following dynasties ruled before the Tughluq Dynasty?

  5. Which Sufi saint was put to death by Jalaluddin Khilji for attempting a rebellion?

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