Which dynasty came to power in India after the Tughlaq dynasty?
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Which dynasty came to power in India after the Tughlaq dynasty?
✓ Correct answer: d) The Sayyids
ExplanationThe Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic kingdom that stretched over large parts of India for 320 years (1206-1526 AD).Five dynasties that ruled as a part Delhi Sultanate are as follows: Mamluk dynasty (1206-1290 AD) Khilji dynasty (1290-1320 AD) Tughlaq dynasty (1320-1414 AD) Sayyid dynasty (1414-1451 AD) Lodi dynasty (1451-1526 AD) The Sayyid dynasty was the fourth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.It was ruled by four Sultans from the period 1414 to 1451. Established by the then governor of Multan, Khizr Khan, in 1414 they replaced the Tughlaq dynasty.Hence, The correct answer is "The Sayyids".
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