Which of the following is the correct sequence of the early rulers of the Slave Dynasty? 1. Qutbuddin Aibak 2. Iltutmish 3. Razia Sultan 4. Aramshah
The correct order is Qutbuddin Aibak, followed by Aramshah, then Iltutmish and finally Razia Sultan. After Aibak’s sudden death, Aramshah briefly ruled but lacked support. Iltutmish removed him and consolidated the Sultanate. Razia later succeeded Iltutmish as his chosen heir, becoming the first woman ruler of Delhi. ANSWER: (B) 1, 4, 2, 3
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The Slave Dynasty began with Qutbuddin Aibak, who founded Turkish rule in India after Ghori’s death. When Aibak died unexpectedly, Aramshah succeeded him but was weak and unpopular among nobles. This led to the rise of Iltutmish, Aibak’s capable son-in-law, who defeated Aramshah and established a strong administrative and territorial foundation for the Sultanate. Iltutmish’s reign was crucial in stabilizing Delhi and giving it a firm political structure. After his death, his talented daughter Razia Sultan ascended the throne, becoming the first female monarch of Delhi. Thus, the correct chronological sequence is 1 → 4 → 2 → 3.