In one of his famous works, Yahya bin Ahmad Sirhindi claims that the founder of the _____ was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.​

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Sayyid Dynasty.

• Yahya bin Ahmad Sirhindi claimed that the founder of the Sayyid Dynasty was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.

• The Sayyid Dynasty ruled northern India during the early 15th century.

• This claim of descent from the Prophet Muhammad helped the Sayyid rulers legitimize their rule.

• Khizr Khan, the first ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty, played a prominent role in the Delhi Sultanate.

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• The Sayyid Dynasty ruled Delhi from 1414 to 1451.

• Khizr Khan, appointed by Tamerlane, was the founder of the Sayyid Dynasty.

• The Sayyid rulers were generally weak, and their rule was marked by instability.

Additional Information:

• Tughlaq Dynasty:

  • The Tughlaq Dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1320 to 1414.

  • Founded by Ghiyath al-Din Tughlaq, the dynasty was known for its architectural achievements and military reforms.

  • The dynasty ended with the rule of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.

• Ghaznavid Dynasty:

  • The Ghaznavid Dynasty ruled from 971 to 1186, with its capital at Ghazni (modern-day Afghanistan).

  • Founded by Mahmud of Ghazni, the dynasty was famous for its military expeditions into the Indian subcontinent, especially for raiding Somnath.

  • The Ghaznavids helped spread Islam in northern India.

• Ghurid Dynasty:

  • The Ghurid Dynasty ruled in Persia and northern India from the 12th to 13th century.

  • The Ghurids, led by Muhammad of Ghor, played a key role in the Muslim conquest of northern India.

  • After Muhammad of Ghor's death, the Ghurid Empire fragmented, and the Delhi Sultanate rose from the remnants.