INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the dynasties ruled for the shortest period of time during of course of the Delhi Sultanate?
A
Slave dynasty
B
Sayyid dynasty
C
Lodhi dynasty
D
Khilji dynasty
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Khilji. Hence the Khilji Dynasty ruled for the shortest.

Detailed explanation-2: -Following the invasion of South Asia by the Ghurid dynasty, five unrelated heterogeneous dynasties ruled over the Delhi Sultanate sequentially: the Mamluk dynasty (1206–1290), the Khalji dynasty (1290–1320), the Tughlaq dynasty (1320–1414), the Sayyid dynasty (1414–1451), and the Lodi dynasty (1451–1526).

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The Khilji dynasty ruled for the shortest period, as its reign lasted just 30 years.

Detailed explanation-4: -The period from 1206 A.D. to 1526 A.D. came to be known as the Delhi Sultanate period. This period witnessed many dynasties and various rulers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: Khiljis ruled from 1290–1320 AD. They succeeded the Slave dynasty when Jalal-ud-din Khilji came to power. Mughals ruled from 1526–1858.

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