Arrange the following rulers of the Slave dynasty in the chronological order.

Correct option is A

Correct Answer:A. Ruknuddin Firozshah < Bahramshah < Alauddin Masood Shah < Naseeruddin Mahmood

The Slave Dynasty (also known as the Mamluk Dynasty) was the first ruling dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, established by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1206 CE. The following is the correct chronological order of the rulers listed:

1. Ruknuddin Firoz Shah (1236 CE) – Son of Iltutmish; ruled for a few months.

2. Bahram Shah (1236–1242 CE) – Son of Iltutmish; took over after Ruknuddin.

3. Alauddin Masood Shah (1242–1246 CE) – Nephew of Bahram Shah.

4. Nasiruddin Mahmud (1246–1266 CE) – Son of Iltutmish; ruled under the regency of Ghiyasuddin Balban, who later became Sultan.

• The Slave Dynasty lasted from 1206 to 1290 CE.

• It was called “Slave” because its rulers were former slaves (mamluks).

• Nasiruddin Mahmud was known for his piety, and real power was exercised by Balban.

• Balban later became Sultan in 1266, marking the strong administrative phase of the dynasty.

• The dynasty laid the foundation of Turkish rule in India.