Which of the dynasties ruled for the shortest period of time during the course of the Delhi Sultanate?
A
Slave dynasty
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B
Khilji dynasty
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C
Sayyid dynasty
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D
Lodhi dynasty
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Solution
The correct option is C Khilji dynasty The Ilbari Turk or Slave dynasty was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate and ruled from 1206-1290. The Khaljis ruled only for 30 years from 1290-1320. Sayyids took over after the Tughlaqs and ruled from 1414-1451 after which Bahlol Lodhi set up the Lodhi dynasty who ruled from 1451-1526.