The Delhi Sultanate: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Medieval History)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on The Delhi Sultanate (Medieval History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2003Medieval History · The Delhi Sultanate
Q1. How did Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak die?
Explanation
Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (1206-1210 AD) was the first Sultan of Delhi and the founder of the Mamluk dynasty. Aibak’s notable achievements include the construction of the Qutb Minar in Delhi, which is a symbol of Islamic architecture, and his efforts to consolidate control over northern India by defeating Rajput kingdoms and expanding his empire.
Option (d) is correct: Qutb-ud-din Aibak died in 1210 CE from a fatal accident while playing Chaugan (a Persian-origin game similar to polo). He fell from his horse during the match in Lahore and succumbed to his injuries. His death was accidental and occurred during a leisure activity, not due to treachery or battle. Other important rulers of the Mamluk dynasty are:
Shamsuddin Iltutmish 1210 - 1236 AD Raziyya Sultan - 1236 - 1240 AD Ghiyasuddin Balban - 1266 - 1287 AD
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2003
(d) He died after a fall from his horse while playing Chaugan
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This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on The Delhi Sultanate (Medieval History), asked from 1997 to 2022. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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