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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.

Difficulty: Easy

About 200 years
About 250 years
About 320 years
About 400 years

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 calculation
Duration = 1526 − 1206 = 320 years (approx.).

Concept/Approach
Treat the Delhi Sultanate (Turko-Afghan dynasties: Mamluk, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi) as a continuous period.

Final Answer
About 320 years

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