Which of the following combinations of ‘Ruler – Predecessor’ is correct with respect to the Delhi Sultanate?
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Which of the following combinations of ‘Ruler – Predecessor’ is correct with respect to the Delhi Sultanate?
- 1Alaudddin Khalji – Jalaluddin Khaljitrue
- 2Jalaluddin Khalji – Alauddin Khaljifalse
- 3Muhammad Tughluq – Firuz Shah Tughluqfalse
- 4Ghiyasuddin Tughluq – Muhammad Tughluqfalse
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Answer : 1. "Alaudddin Khalji – Jalaluddin Khalji"
Explanation :
Key Points Khilji Dynasty (1290-1320) Jalaluddin Khilji (1290-96) He was the founder of the Khilji Dynasty Alauddin Khilji (1296-1316) He was a nephew and son-in-law of Jalaluddin Khilji. Alauddin Khilji killed him and succeeded the throne in 1296. Tughlak Dynasty (1320-1414) Ghiyasuddin Tughlak (1320-25) He was the founder of the Tughlak Dynasty. He was succeeded by Mohammad bin Tughlak. Mohammad bin Tughlak (1325-51) His name was Ulugh Khan and after succeeding Ghiyasuddin Tughlak he was named under the title of Mohammad bin Tughlak. Firoz Shah Tughlak (1351-88) He was the cousin of Mohammad bin Tughlak.