Question

Which Sultan of Delhi died while playing the Chaugan (Polo)?
A)Qutub-ud-din Aibak
B)Ghiyasuddin Balban
C)Shamsuddin Iltutmish
D)Nasiruddin Mahmood

Answer 1

Hint: Chaugan is a game akin to golf and polo in the Middle East. A ball, horses, and sticks are included (Gili). "The term may mean "four corners" as well. In this context, the term theoretically refers to The playing area that the game is being played on.

Complete answer: Option A: Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who was a general in the Delhi Sultanate of Muhammad Ghori, died while playing Chaugan as a result of a fall from his horse. Qutb al-Din Aibak (1150-1210) was King Mu'izz al-Din Muhammad Ghori of the Ghurids. After the death of Mu'izz ad-Din, which grew into the Mamluk dynasty-ruled Delhi Sultanate, he was in control of the Ghurid territories in northern India and became ruler of an independent kingdom, this option is the correct option.
Option B: The ninth sultan of the Mamluk Dynasty of Delhi was Ghiyas ud din Balban. The regent of the last Shamsi sultan, Nasiruddin Mahmud, was Ghiyas ud Din. He diminished the influence of the aristocracy and heightened the stature of the sultan. Baha Ud Din was his original name.
Option C: Shamsud-Din Iltutmish, was Delhi's first Muslim sovereign to rule, and is thus considered the successful founder of the Sultanate of Delhi. This is an incorrect option.
Option D: The Eighth Sultan of the Sultanate of Mamluk, Nasir ud din Mahmud, also referred to as Nasir ud din Firuz Shah. This option is not correct.
Therefore, option A is correct.

Note: Qutub- Uddin Aibak was succeeded by Aram Shah, and then by, Iltutmish his former slave, who led to the formation of Delhi Sultanate. The Qutb Minar in Delhi and the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer are known for having commissioned Aibak.