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Q: 'Amir-al-Khayal' is an Arabic title that is usually translated ‘Commander of the Faithful' or 'Leader of the Faithful'. Who among the following was given this designation?
  • A. Muiz-ud-din Bahram
  • B. Jamal-ud-Din Yaqut
  • C. Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia
  • D. Naseeruddin Mohd.
Correct Answer: Option B - Jamal-ud-Din Yaqut was an African Siddi slave-turned-nobleman who was a close confidant of Razia Sultana. He was an influential member of the court. She awarded him the honorific title 'Amir-al- Khayal (Amir of Horses)' and later the much higher 'Amir al-Umara (Amir of Amirs)'.
B. Jamal-ud-Din Yaqut was an African Siddi slave-turned-nobleman who was a close confidant of Razia Sultana. He was an influential member of the court. She awarded him the honorific title 'Amir-al- Khayal (Amir of Horses)' and later the much higher 'Amir al-Umara (Amir of Amirs)'.

Explanations:

Jamal-ud-Din Yaqut was an African Siddi slave-turned-nobleman who was a close confidant of Razia Sultana. He was an influential member of the court. She awarded him the honorific title 'Amir-al- Khayal (Amir of Horses)' and later the much higher 'Amir al-Umara (Amir of Amirs)'.