How did Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak die?
✓ Correct answer: d) He died after a fall from his horse while playing Chaugan
ExplanationQutb-ud-Din Aibak (1206-1210 AD) was the first Sultan of Delhi and the founder of the Mamluk dynasty.Aibak’s notable achievements include the construction of the Qutb Minar in Delhi, which is a symbol of Islamic architecture, and his efforts to consolidate control over northern India by defeating Rajput kingdoms and expanding his empire.Option (d) is correct: Qutb-ud-din Aibak died in 1210 CE from a fatal accident while playing Chaugan (a Persian-origin game similar to polo).He fell from his horse during the match in Lahore and succumbed to his injuries.His death was accidental and occurred during a leisure activity, not due to treachery or battle.Other important rulers of the Mamluk dynasty are:Shamsuddin Iltutmish 1210 - 1236 ADRaziyya Sultan - 1236 - 1240 ADGhiyasuddin Balban - 1266 - 1287 AD 14
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