Question

Which of these are early Turkish rulers known to India?
A. Qutbuddin Aibak
B. Prithviraj Chauhan
C. Khizr Khan
D. Bahlul Lodi

Answer 1

Hint:The Turkish rule in India was founded by Mohammed Ghori. His first invasion was directed against Multan in 1175 AD.

Complete answer:
Option A) Qutbuddin Aibak – This option is correct because Qutbuddin Aibak was the founder of the Slave dynasty. He was a Turkish of the Aybak tribe and was the sultan for only four years, 1206-1210. Eventually he was appointed to military command, and in 1193, after conquering Delhi, Muʿizz al-Dīn returned to Khorasan. Thus, this is a correct option.

Option B) Prithviraj Chauhan – This is not the correct option because Prithiviraj Chauhan was a Rajput king of Rajasthan. Early in his career, Prithviraj achieved military successes against several neighbouring Hindu kingdoms. Thus, it is not the correct option.

Option C) Khizr Khan – This is not the correct option because Sayyid Khizr Khan ibn Malik Sulaiman (reigned 28 May 1414 – 20 May 1421) was the founder of the Sayyid dynasty. Thus, it is not the correct option.

Option D) Bahlul Lodi – This is not the correct option because Bahlul Khan Lodi was the chief of the Pashtun Lodi tribe founder of Lodi dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate upon the abdication of the last claimant from the previous Sayyid rule. Bahlul became sultan of the dynasty on 19 April 1451. Thus, it is not the correct option.

The right answer to this is option (A) Qutbuddin Aibak.

Note:It is believed that the dynasty derives its name from Qutbuddin who was originally a slave.