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Which of the following Sultans died while playing Polo or Chaugan?

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Qutb-ud-din-Aibak

Qutub-ud-din Aibak died in an accident in 1210 while participating in polo.
He was Delhi's first sultan. He was named Master of the Horse (Lord of the Stables) by the Sultan. He was so pleased with his reply that he nominated him right away for an elevated position in the court.  Some facts about Qutub-ud-din Aibak are-

  • Qutub-ud-din Aibak was born in Nishapur and sold as an enslaved child. 
  • He was mentored by Muizz al-Dn and given command of the royal army. 
  • After eventually rising to the position of military commander, Muizz al-Dn withdrew to Khorsn after conquering Delhi in 1193, leaving Qutb in charge of defeating the Ghurids in northwest India. 
  • From his base in Delhi, Qutb established peace in the areas between the Ganges (Ganga) and Yamuna (Jumna) gutters. 
  • He also paid attention to the Rajputs, who were still struggling against Ghurid rule. 
  • He led to the construction of Delhi's Qutub Minar, which serves as an imposing memorial to the Hindu emperor.
Sultans died while playing Polo or Chaugan
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