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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2022 — General Studies · Question 35 of 200

Q35
History of IndiaDelhi Sultanate
Choose the correct chronological order of the following dynasties of Delhi Sultanate:
  1. a.Lodi, Ilbari Turks, Tughlaq, Khilji
  2. b.Ilbari Turks, Khilji, Tughlaq, Lodi
  3. c.Tughlaq, Khilji, Lodi, Ilbari Turks
  4. d.Khilji, Lodi, Tughlaq, Ilbari Turks

Answer: (B) Ilbari Turks, Khilji, Tughlaq, Lodi

The correct chronological order of the Delhi Sultanate dynasties is: Mamluk/Ilbari Turks (1206–1290) → Khilji (1290–1320) → Tughlaq (1320–1414) → Sayyid (1414–1451) → Lodi (1451–1526). Option B correctly captures this sequence for the four dynasties listed.