Question

Who was the first ruler of Delhi Sultanate ?

• A. Iltutmish
• B. Shahjahan
• C. Qutub-U-Din-Aibak
• D. Dara Shikhoh

Hint:

He founded the Mamluk (Slave) dynasty in 1206 after Muhammad Ghori.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The Delhi Sultanate was the line of Muslim rulers who governed from Delhi from the early 13th century until 1526. We need the first ruler.

Step 2: Key Fact:
After Muhammad Ghori died in 1206, his general Qutb ud-Din Aibak declared himself ruler at Lahore and later Delhi. He founded the Mamluk (Slave) dynasty, which was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.

Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
So the first ruler of the Sultanate was Qutb ud-Din Aibak, who ruled from 1206 to 1210.

Step 4: Check the other options:
Iltutmish was the son in law and successor of Aibak, so he came after him and is often called the real consolidator. Shah Jahan was a Mughal emperor of the 17th century. Dara Shikoh was the eldest son of Shah Jahan and never became emperor. So only option 3 is right.

Final Answer:
The first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate was Qutb ud-Din Aibak. \[ \boxed{\text{Qutub-U-Din-Aibak}} \]