What was a notable feature of Balban's court?

D. It was a platform for poets and artists

A. It was famous for military parades and drills

B. It was known for religious debates and discussions

C. It was a center for trade and commerce

D. It was a platform for poets and artists

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21.
Which Slave King is buried in Lahore?
Correct Answer: D. Qutb uddin Aibak
One-liner
The Slave King buried in Lahore is Qutb uddin Aibak, who died in 1210 after falling from a horse while playing polo.
22.
During which years did Ghiyasuddin Balban rule?
Correct Answer: A. 1266-1286
One-liner
Ghiyasuddin Balban ruled as Sultan of Delhi from 1266 to 1286.
23.
Which was the first Muslim dynasty to rule India?
Correct Answer: B. Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty
One-liner
The first Muslim dynasty to rule India was the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty, founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1206.
24.
First Islamic ruler in the subcontinent was introduced by?
Correct Answer: C. Qutub-ud-din-Aibek
One-liner
The first Islamic ruler in the subcontinent was introduced by Qutub-ud-din-Aibek, who founded the Slave Dynasty after the assassination of Muhammad Ghori.
25.
Who was the next important king of the Slave Dynasty after Qutb-ud-din Aibak?
Correct Answer: D. Shams-ud-din Iltutmush
One-liner
The next important king of the Slave Dynasty after Qutb-ud-din Aibak was Shams-ud-din Iltutmush.
26.
What was a notable feature of Balban's court?
Correct Answer: D. It was a platform for poets and artists
One-liner
Balban's court was a notable platform for poets and artists, reflecting his patronage of Persian culture and literature.
27.
Who was the successor of Qutab ud Din Aibak?
Correct Answer: A. Aram Shah
One-liner
The successor of Qutab ud Din Aibak was his son Aram Shah, who ruled briefly in 1210-1211 before being overthrown by Iltutmish.
28.
Where is the Masjid Quwat-I-Islam, constructed by Qutab-ud-Din Aibak, located?
Correct Answer: D. Delhi
One-liner
The Masjid Quwat-I-Islam, built by Qutab-ud-Din Aibak, is located in Delhi, within the Qutb Minar complex.
29.
To which dynasty did Razia Sultan, the first and last female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, belong?
Correct Answer: D. Mamluk Dynasty
One-liner
Razia Sultan, the first and last female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, belonged to the Mamluk Dynasty (also known as the Slave Dynasty).
30.
From which years did Shams-ud-din Iltutmush rule the Delhi Sultanate?
Correct Answer: C. 1211-1236
One-liner
Shams-ud-din Iltutmush ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1211 to 1236.

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