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Who founded the Mamluk dynasty in Delhi Sultanate?

  • Muhammad of Ghor
  • Qutb ud-Din Aibak (correct)
  • Alauddin Khalji
  • Iltutmish
  • What was the origin of the Mamluks?

  • They were soldiers of slave origins who had converted to Islam (correct)
  • They were descendants of the Persian Empire
  • They were originally from the Indian subcontinent
  • They were Arab warriors from the Levant
  • When did the Mamluk dynasty rule the Delhi Sultanate?

  • From 1192 to 1206
  • From 1206 to 1290 (correct)
  • From 1290 to 1526
  • From 1526 to 1707
  • What was Qutb al-Din Aibak's role before the establishment of the Mamluk dynasty?

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    Where did the Mamluks hold political and military power?

    <p>Egypt, the Levant, Iraq, and India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Mamluk Dynasty in Delhi Sultanate

    • Qutb al-Din Aibak, a Turkish slave, founded the Mamluk dynasty in Delhi Sultanate.
    • The Mamluks originated from Turkish slaves who were bought and trained by Muslim rulers.
    • The Mamluk dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1206 to 1290.
    • Before establishing the Mamluk dynasty, Qutb al-Din Aibak served as a governor of Delhi under Muhammad Ghori.
    • The Mamluks held significant political and military power in the Delhi Sultanate.

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    Test your knowledge of the Mamluk dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1206 to 1290 with this quiz. Discover key facts about the first of five dynasties to reign until 1526 and learn about the historical context of Qutb al-Din Aibak's tenure as a Ghurid dynasty administrator.

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