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Q: Whose reign saw the largest extension of Delhi Sultanate?
  • A. Muhammad bin Tughluq
  • B. Gayasuddin Balban
  • C. Alauddin Khalji
  • D. Sikandar Lodi
Correct Answer: Option A - The five short-lived Muslim kingdoms that ruled the territory of Delhi from 1206 and 1526 CE is known as the Delhi Sultanate. The Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq ruled from 1325-1351. It is during his rule that the Delhi Sultanate reached its farthest extent. It marched into a large part of the Indian subcontinent. He defeated his rivals and captured many cities. Muhammad-bin Tughlaq was the oldest son of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq founded the Tughlaq dynasty.
A. The five short-lived Muslim kingdoms that ruled the territory of Delhi from 1206 and 1526 CE is known as the Delhi Sultanate. The Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq ruled from 1325-1351. It is during his rule that the Delhi Sultanate reached its farthest extent. It marched into a large part of the Indian subcontinent. He defeated his rivals and captured many cities. Muhammad-bin Tughlaq was the oldest son of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq founded the Tughlaq dynasty.

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The five short-lived Muslim kingdoms that ruled the territory of Delhi from 1206 and 1526 CE is known as the Delhi Sultanate. The Sultan of Delhi, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq ruled from 1325-1351. It is during his rule that the Delhi Sultanate reached its farthest extent. It marched into a large part of the Indian subcontinent. He defeated his rivals and captured many cities. Muhammad-bin Tughlaq was the oldest son of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq founded the Tughlaq dynasty.