Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Which one of the following is not correctly matched? **Ruler** — **State**
Solution & Analysis
Answer: D
Concept
During the disintegration of the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th and 15th centuries, several independent regional sultanates and Rajput states emerged. Matching these founders to their states is a common exam requirement.Explanation
Malik Sarwar (Khwaja-i-Jahan) founded the Jaunpur Sultanate (Sharqi dynasty) in 1394. The Malwa Sultanate was founded later by Dilawar Khan Ghori.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option D is the incorrect match. Malik Sarwar was the Sultan of Jaunpur, not Malwa.
Logic 2: Other pairs are correct: Rana Hamir reclaimed Mewar; Rana Chunda was associated with Marwar; and Malik Raja Farooqi founded the Faruqi dynasty in Khandesh.