Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
How did Sultan Qutbuddin Aybak die?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: D
Concept
Qutbuddin Aybak was the founder of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty and the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate. His sudden death led to immediate succession challenges.Explanation
Historical chronicles like the *Taj-ul-Maasir
state that Aybak died in 1210 CE after falling from his horse while playing Chaugan (a version of Polo) in Lahore.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Aybak was not killed in battle or by assassination; his death was an accidental sporting injury.
Logic 2: He was buried in Lahore (Anarkali Bazaar area). His death briefly threw the Sultanate into chaos until Iltutmish consolidated power.