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.
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Ghiyas ud-din Balban had set up a ________ department called 'Diwan-i-arz'.
Important Questions from Delhi Sultanate
During the reign of Sultan Iltutmish, which powerful Mongol leader's forces, in pursuit of Khwarezmian Prince Jalal-ud-din Mangabarni, advanced to the northwestern borders of the Delhi Sultanate, creating a grave geopolitical threat?
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?
Who founded the city of Agra?
In which of the following years did Razia become the Sultan of Delhi?
Captain Hawkins and Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of ______.
