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UPSC History Delhi Sultnat (Gulam, Khilji, Tughlak, Sayyed, Lodhi) Question Bank Delhi Sultanate / Chandelas / Others

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    Who amongst the following Sultans built the fifth storey of Qutub Minar?

    A)  Qutbuddin Aibak          

    B)  Iltutmish                      

    C)  Firoz Shah Tughlaq       

    D)  Sikandar Lodi

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Qutb Ud-Dm-Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started construction of the Qutub Minars first story around 1192. In 1220, Aibak's -successor and son- in-law Iltutmish completed a further three storeys. In 1369, a lightning strike destroyed the top storey. Firoz Shah Tughlaq replaced the damaged storey, and added one more.


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