Which of the following was the founder of the Slave dynasty:

(A) Alauddin Khilji
(B) Aram Shah
(C) Qutubuddin Aibak
(D) None of these

🧠 Explanation:

The founder of the Slave dynasty was Qutb-ud-din Aibak. He was originally a slave who rose to prominence under Sultan Muhammad Ghori. After Ghori’s death in 1206, Aibak declared himself the ruler of Delhi, marking the beginning of the Mamluk or Slave dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate. His reign focused on consolidating territories and laying the foundation for Muslim rule in northern India. He is also remembered for starting the construction of the Qutub Minar in Delhi. In grammar, “Qutb-ud-din Aibak” is a proper noun referring to a historical figure. Alternatives could be “Aibak” or “founder of the Mamluk dynasty.”