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Who was the founder of the Slave Dynasty (Mamluk Dynasty) in India?

A. Qutb-ud-din Aibak✓ Correct Answer
B. Shams-ud-din Iltutmish
C. Ghiyas-ud-din Balban
D. Ala-ud-din Khalji

💡 Solution & Explanation

Qutb-ud-din Aibak established the Slave Dynasty in 1206 CE, marking the commencement of the Delhi Sultanate following the assassination of Muhammad Ghori. Subsequent rulers like Iltutmish and Balban expanded and consolidated this administrative framework, whereas Ala-ud-din Khalji belonged to a later dynasty. Aibak governed primarily from Lahore before shifting the administrative center to Delhi.

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