Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Most of the rulers (amirs) and sultans of Sultanate period belonged to the class-
Solution & Analysis
Answer: A
Concept
The foundation of the Delhi Sultanate was laid by Central Asian Turkish military slaves who eventually became independent monarchs. This 'Turkish' identity remained a core feature of the nobility for over a century.Explanation
The first three dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate (Mamluks, Khaljis, Tughluqs) were either ethnically Turkish or derived from a Turkic-Persian cultural background. Rulers like Iltutmish and Balban were Ilbari Turks.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option A is correct. The 'Chahalgani' and the ruling class were primarily of Turkish extraction.
Logic 2: Mongols (B) were the invaders/enemies, and Arabs (D) had limited political influence after the initial conquest of Sindh.