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Question

Who amongst the following Generals of Alauddin Khilji, ultimately became the first Sultan of Tughluq dynasty?

  1. Ghazi Malik
  2. Malik Kafur
  3. Zafar Khan
  4. Ulugh Khan

Answer:

Option A: Ghazi Malik

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ghazi Malik”.

Ghazi Malik was the general under Alauddin Khilji who eventually became the first Sultan of the Tughlaq dynasty. He adopted the title Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq upon ascending the throne.