Who was the founder of the independent Sultanate of Bengal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the founder of the independent Sultanate of Bengal?
A. Firuz Shah
B. Alauddin Ali Shah
C. Ibrahim Shah
D. Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah founded the Ilyas Shahi dynasty and established the independent Sultanate of Bengal in the mid-14th century.

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The famous administrative text 'Insha-i-Mahru' contains a collection of official letters written by Ain-ul-Mulk Mahru while he was serving as governor of which province?
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Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option B


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