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Q: During which period did the Sultanate ruler, Ghiyas-ud-din Balban, take over and rule the throne of Delhi?
  • A. 1206 - 1223
  • B. 1290 - 1322
  • C. 1266 - 1287
  • D. 1321 - 1334
Correct Answer: Option C - Ghiyasuddin Balban who ruled the throne of Delhi during (1266-1287), was the 9th ruler of the Slave dynasty. Iltutmish bought Balban after his victory over the Gwalior. During the reign of Razia Sultan, he was the Amir-i-Shikar or lord of the hunt, a position of some importance at the time, having military and political responsibilities.
C. Ghiyasuddin Balban who ruled the throne of Delhi during (1266-1287), was the 9th ruler of the Slave dynasty. Iltutmish bought Balban after his victory over the Gwalior. During the reign of Razia Sultan, he was the Amir-i-Shikar or lord of the hunt, a position of some importance at the time, having military and political responsibilities.

Explanations:

Ghiyasuddin Balban who ruled the throne of Delhi during (1266-1287), was the 9th ruler of the Slave dynasty. Iltutmish bought Balban after his victory over the Gwalior. During the reign of Razia Sultan, he was the Amir-i-Shikar or lord of the hunt, a position of some importance at the time, having military and political responsibilities.