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Q: Which Sultan of Delhi started the construction of Qutub Minar for the first time?
  • A. Balban
  • B. Alauddin Khalji
  • C. Iltutmish
  • D. Qutubddin Aibak
Correct Answer: Option D - Qutub-ud-din Aibak commenced the construction of Qutub Minar in 1198 AD but could only finish the basement. In 1220 AD his successor, Iltutmish added three more storeys. Firoz Shah Tughlaq constructed the fifth and last storey of the minar.
D. Qutub-ud-din Aibak commenced the construction of Qutub Minar in 1198 AD but could only finish the basement. In 1220 AD his successor, Iltutmish added three more storeys. Firoz Shah Tughlaq constructed the fifth and last storey of the minar.

Explanations:

Qutub-ud-din Aibak commenced the construction of Qutub Minar in 1198 AD but could only finish the basement. In 1220 AD his successor, Iltutmish added three more storeys. Firoz Shah Tughlaq constructed the fifth and last storey of the minar.