Medieval Indian history: Duration of the Turko-Afghan (Delhi Sultanate) rule in India. Approximate length from the establishment of the Sultanate in 1206 CE to the advent of the Mughals in 1526 CE. Choose the correct estimate.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAbout 200 years
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BAbout 250 years
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CAbout 320 years
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DAbout 400 years
Answer
Correct Answer: About 320 years
Explanation
Given data
- Sultanate begins: 1206 CE (Qutb al-Din Aibak).
- Sultanate ends: 1526 CE (First Battle of Panipat; Mughal rule begins).
Step-by-step calculationDuration = 1526 − 1206 = 320 years (approx.).
Concept/ApproachTreat the Delhi Sultanate (Turko-Afghan dynasties: Mamluk, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi) as a continuous period.
Final AnswerAbout 320 years