INDIAN HISTORY

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Which Delhi Sultan styled himself Sikandar-i-sani (the second Alexander)?
A
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
B
Alauddin Khalji
C
Sikandar Lodi
D
Balban
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Alauddin Khilji styled himself as the Second Alexander (Sikander-i-Sani).

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Alauddin Khilji. Key Points. The title Sikandar-i-Sani (Alexander the Second) was adopted by Alauddin, whose original name was Ali Gurshap, and Delhi was declared as Dar-ul-Khilafa (Caliphate’s Seat).

Detailed explanation-3: -Answers. Alauddin Khilji was a militarist and imperialist to the core. He was very ambitious. Alauddin, whose original name was Ali Gurshap, assumed the title Sikandar-i-Sani (Alexander the Second) and proclaimed Delhi as Dar-ul-Khilafa (Seat of the Caliphate).

Detailed explanation-4: -Sikander-e-Sani (Alexander the Second) A 17th century portrait of Alauddin Khalji. 13th Sultan of Delhi. Reign. 19 July 1296–4 January 1316.

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