The 'Mamluk' dynasty is also known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Mamluk' dynasty is also known as:
A. Slave dynasty
B. Lodi dynasty
C. Tughlaq dynasty
D. Khalji dynasty
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Mamluk dynasty is also known as the Slave dynasty because many of its rulers were former slaves who rose to power.

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The 'Sikh' gurus were known as 'Nanak' until the tenth guru. Which guru instituted the Khalsa?
A. Guru Arjan
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Correct Answer: Option B


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A. Guru Gobind Singh
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Correct Answer: Option D


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Which dynamic Sultan of Delhi ordered the execution of the popular local dervish Sidi Maula on suspicion of conspiring to spark a political coup?
A. Jalaluddin Khalji
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Correct Answer: Option A


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