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13161
Who was the founder of the Khilji Dynasty?
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji
C. Mubarak Shah Khilji
D. Bakhtiyar Khilji
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Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji founded the Khilji Dynasty in 1290 AD after overthrowing the last ruler of the Slave Dynasty.
13162
The 'Tomb of Iltutmish' is situated near which monument?
A. Red Fort
B. Qutub Minar
C. Humayun's Tomb
D. Taj Mahal
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The Tomb of Iltutmish is located within the Qutub Minar complex in Mehrauli, Delhi, near the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque.
13163
Which Sultan ordered the reading of the Khutba in his own name at Delhi for the first time?
A. Aibak
B. Iltutmish
C. Balban
D. Razia
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Iltutmish was the first to have the Khutba read in his name and issue coins from Delhi, symbolizing his status as an independent sovereign.
13164
Who defeated Yaldouz and Qabacha to secure his throne?
A. Aibak
B. Iltutmish
C. Balban
D. Razia
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Iltutmish defeated Tajuddin Yaldouz in the Battle of Tarain (1215) and Nasiruddin Qabacha (1228) to eliminate rivals to the Delhi throne.
13165
Which famous traveler visited India during the Slave Dynasty (reign of Balban/Nasiruddin)?
A. Ibn Battuta
B. Marco Polo
C. Al-Beruni
D. Megasthenes
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Marco Polo visited the southern parts of India (Pandyan Kingdom) around 1288-1292, which coincides with the end of the Slave Dynasty in the north, though he didn't visit the Delhi court.
13166
What is the meaning of 'Iltutmish'?
A. Lord of the World
B. Maintainer of the Kingdom
C. Slave of Slave
D. Sun of the Religion
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The name Iltutmish (or Altamash) is Turkish, often interpreted as 'Maintainer of the Kingdom' or 'He who holds the kingdom'.
13167
Who was the wazir of Nasiruddin Mahmud who practically ruled the empire?
A. Imad-ul-Mulk
B. Balban
C. Kishlu Khan
D. Sher Khan
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Balban served as the Naib (Deputy) or Wazir to his son-in-law Nasiruddin Mahmud and exercised de facto power for 20 years before becoming Sultan.
13168
In which year did Razia Sultana ascend the throne?
A. 1236 AD
B. 1240 AD
C. 1210 AD
D. 1266 AD
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Razia Sultana ascended the throne in 1236 AD after the brief rule of her brother Ruknuddin Firuz, becoming the first female Sultan.
13169
Which ruler took the title 'Zil-i-Ilahi'?
A. Iltutmish
B. Balban
C. Razia
D. Bahram Shah
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Balban took the title 'Zil-i-Ilahi' (Shadow of God) to elevate the position of the Sultan above the nobles and common people.
13170
Who was the father of Razia Sultana?
A. Qutb ud-Din Aibak
B. Shams ud-Din Iltutmish
C. Nasiruddin Mahmud
D. Balban
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Razia Sultana was the daughter of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish. He nominated her as his successor because he found his sons incompetent.
