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13181
What was the duration of the Slave Dynasty?
A. 1206–1290 AD
B. 1290–1320 AD
C. 1320–1414 AD
D. 1414–1451 AD
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The Slave Dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1206 AD (accession of Aibak) to 1290 AD (end of Kayumars' rule).
13182
Who established a strong espionage system known as 'Barid'?
A. Iltutmish
B. Razia Sultana
C. Ghiyas ud din Balban
D. Qutb ud-Din Aibak
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Balban organized an efficient spy system. The spies, known as 'Barids', reported directly to the Sultan about the activities of the nobles and officials.
13183
Nasiruddin Mahmud was known as the 'Darvesh King' because:
A. He was a Sufi saint
B. He lived a very simple and pious life
C. He abdicated the throne
D. He built many mosques
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Nasiruddin Mahmud (1246–1266) was known as the 'Darvesh King' because he lived a pious life, spending his time in prayer and copying the Quran, leaving administration to Balban.
13184
Who was the first Sultan to receive a 'Letter of Investiture' from the Caliph of Baghdad?
A. Qutb ud-Din Aibak
B. Shams ud-Din Iltutmish
C. Balban
D. Alauddin Khilji
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In 1229 AD, Iltutmish received the Mansur (Letter of Investiture) from the Caliph, which legally recognized him as an independent Sultan.
13185
To which tribe did Iltutmish belong?
A. Qaraunah
B. Ilbari
C. Khilji
D. Tughlaq
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Iltutmish belonged to the Ilbari tribe of Turks. Hence, the dynasty is sometimes referred to as the Ilbari Dynasty.
13186
Who succeeded Qutb ud-Din Aibak immediately after his death?
A. Iltutmish
B. Aram Shah
C. Nasiruddin Qabacha
D. Tajuddin Yaldouz
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Aram Shah, believed to be Aibak's son, succeeded him but was an incompetent ruler and was soon defeated and deposed by Iltutmish.
13187
The structure 'Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra' in Ajmer was built by whom?
A. Iltutmish
B. Qutb ud-Din Aibak
C. Balban
D. Alauddin Khilji
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Qutb ud-Din Aibak built 'Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra', a mosque in Ajmer, reportedly converting a Sanskrit college into the mosque in two and a half days.
13188
Who was the last ruler of the Slave Dynasty?
A. Nasiruddin Mahmud
B. Kaiqubad
C. Kayumars
D. Bahram Shah
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Kayumars was the infant son of Kaiqubad and the last ruler of the Slave Dynasty. He was killed by Jalaluddin Khilji, marking the end of the dynasty.
13189
Amir Khusrau, the famous Persian poet, adorned the court of which Slave Dynasty ruler?
A. Qutb ud-Din Aibak
B. Iltutmish
C. Ghiyas ud din Balban
D. Razia Sultana
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Amir Khusrau, known as the 'Parrot of India', began his career during the reign of Balban (specifically under his son Muhammad) and served several subsequent Sultans.
13190
Who propounded the theory of Kingship as 'Niyabat-i-Khudai'?
A. Iltutmish
B. Balban
C. Alauddin Khilji
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Balban propounded the theory of Divine Right of Kingship, calling the Sultan 'Niyabat-i-Khudai' (Deputy of God) and 'Zil-i-Ilahi' (Shadow of God).
