Medieval History PYQ 13 of 123 · Sultanate Dynasties & Vijayanagara · Khilji Dynasty

Who was the first ruler of the Khilji dynasty?

  1. AJalaluddin Khilji
  2. BAlauddin Khilji
  3. CBalban
  4. DRazia Sultan

B.P.S.C. (CDPO) (Pre) 2005

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Correct answer: (a) Jalaluddin Khilji

Explanation

Jalaluddin Khilji founded the Khilji dynasty in 1290 A.D. He had his coronation in 1290 A.D. in the unfinished Kilokhari (Kilughari) palace built by Kaiqubad. According to Dr. A.L. Srivastava, Jalaluddin Khilji was the first Turkish Sultan of Delhi who placed before himself the principle of “liberal despotism.”

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