Who among the following Delhi Sultans traced his descent to the ancient hero Afrasiyab in order to f...........

General Studies (CPO) History

Who among the following Delhi Sultans traced his descent to the ancient hero Afrasiyab in order to fabricate a noble birth for himself?

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SSC CPO 12th Dec 2019 Shift-2

Qutb-ud-din Aibak

Iltutmish

Balban

Alauddin Khilji

- Option 1: Qutb-ud-din Aibak

- First Sultan of Delhi and founder of the Mamluk Dynasty.

- Did not claim descent from Afrasiyab.

- Option 2: Iltutmish

- Third Sultan of the Mamluk Dynasty.

- Known for consolidating power rather than fabricating noble lineage.

- Option 3: Balban

- He was a prominent ruler who strengthened the administrative system.

- Traced his lineage to Afrasiyab to establish noble ties and enhance his prestige.

- Option 4: Alauddin Khilji

- Powerful ruler of the Khilji Dynasty but did not claim descent from Afrasiyab.

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