Which dynasty of Delhi Sultanate ruled for the shortest time?
- A.Khilji
- B.Tughlaq
- C.Sayyid
- D.Lodi
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, Khilji. The Khalji or Khilji dynasty held the throne of Delhi only from 1290, when Jalaluddin Khalji seized power, to 1320, when Khusrau Khan was overthrown by Ghazi Malik. That is about thirty years, the shortest run of the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate, even though it produced its most powerful ruler in Alauddin Khalji. Option B is wrong because the Tughlaq dynasty ruled from 1320 to 1414, roughly ninety-four years, which is the longest of the five. Option C is wrong because the Sayyid dynasty, founded by Khizr Khan in 1414, lasted until 1451, about thirty-seven years, which is longer than the Khalji span. Option D is wrong because the Lodi dynasty ruled from 1451 to 1526, about seventy-five years, ending with Ibrahim Lodi's defeat at Panipat. For comparison, the Slave dynasty itself lasted about eighty-four years, from 1206 to 1290.
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- A.Qutbuddin Aibak
- B.Iltutmish
- C.Balban
- D.Jalaluddin Khalji
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- A.Balban
- B.Abraham Lodi
- C.Iltutmish
- D.Qutub-ud-Din-Aibak
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Read the full explanation →The dagh (branding of horses) and chehra (descriptive roll of soldiers) systems were introduced by which Sultan?
- A.Balban
- B.Iltutmish
- C.Alauddin Khalji
- D.Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Read the full explanation →Which of the following type of tax was collected during the Delhi Sultanate?
- A.Ryotwari Tax
- B.Income tax
- C.Mahalwari tax
- D.Kharaj tax
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Read the full explanation →Which Sultan of Delhi introduced token currency made of bronze and copper?
- A.Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
- B.Muhammad bin Tughlaq
- C.Firoz Shah Tughlaq
- D.Alauddin Khalji
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