Medieval India (education): In whose reign was the Madrasa-i-Nasiri established to meet the educational needs of the people? Context: Delhi Sultanate administrative and cultural institutions. Choose the correct ruler.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AShams-ud-din Iltutmish
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BQutb-ud-din Aibak
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CGhiyas-ud-din Balban
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DAla-ud-din Khalji
Answer
Correct Answer: Shams-ud-din Iltutmish
Explanation
Note on wording: The original prompt said 'region'; standard history references frame this as the ruler's reign. I interpret it as “in whose reign”.
Given data
- Institution: Madrasa-i-Nasiri.
- Era: Early Delhi Sultanate.
Concept/ApproachIdentify the early Sultanate patron who encouraged learning and religious institutions.
ReasoningIltutmish (r. c. 1211–1236) consolidated the Sultanate and patronized educational/religious endowments; the Madrasa-i-Nasiri is associated with his reign.
Common pitfallsConfusing Iltutmish's cultural patronage with Aibak's earlier foundational works or Balban's later administrative rigor.
Final AnswerShams-ud-din Iltutmish