alleryThe first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate (1206-1290) was the:
AKhilji dynasty (Alauddin Khilji)
BMamluk / Slave dynasty (Qutb-ud-din Aibak)
CTughlaq dynasty (Muhammad bin Tughlaq)
DLodi dynasty (Ibrahim Lodi)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Mamluk / Slave dynasty (Qutb-ud-din Aibak)
The Mamluk (Slave) dynasty was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1206, who began constructing the Qutub Minar.
**The 5 Sultanate dynasties:** Mamluk
→ Khilji → Tughlaq → Sayyid → Lodi.
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