alleryWho was the Ghurid ruler assassinated in 1206, leading to Delhi's independence?
AMahmud of Ghazni
BTimur of Samarkand
CMuhammad of Ghor
DBabur of Kabul
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Muhammad of Ghor
1. Muhammad of Ghor conquered northern India from 1173.
2. He was assassinated in 1206 and his slaves divided his lands.
3. Mahmud of Ghazni raided earlier, and Timur and Babur came much later.
_Source: Wikipedia, Delhi Sultanate, Background_
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