Q. Which Sultan of Mamluk Dynasty was in power for longest period?
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Correct Answer: (B)
Iltutmish
Explanation: Iltutmish was in power from 1211 to 1236 (25 years); Balban was in power from 1266 to 1287 (21 years); while Nasiruddin Mahmud ruled from 1246 to 1266 (20 years). These were three longest serving Mamluk sultans of Delhi Sultanate.
Explanation by: Ram Sharma
Iltutmish was in power from 1211 to 1236 (25 years); Balban was in power from 1266 to 1287 (21 years); while Nasiruddin Mahmud ruled from 1246 to 1266 (20 years). These were three longest serving Mamluk sultans of Delhi Sultanate.