Correct option is C
- Qutbuddin Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, was famously known as 'Lakh Baksh', which means "giver of lakhs" (a reference to his generosity).
- He earned this title because of his generosity in distributing wealth and gifts to his subjects, especially during his reign as the Sultan of Delhi.
Additional Information:
- Qutbuddin Aibak was originally a slave of Muhammad Ghori, the ruler of the Ghurid dynasty, and later rose to power as a military commander. After the death of Muhammad Ghori, Aibak declared himself the Sultan of Delhi in 1206.
- He is also known for his contributions to architecture, most notably starting the construction of the Qutb Minar in Delhi, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Other Options:
- Muhammad bin Tughlaq : He was a Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate known for his ambitious but often failed policies. He was not known by the title 'Lakh Baksh'.
- Iltutmish : Hewas a prominent ruler of the Delhi Sultanate and the father of Raziya Sultana. He is known for consolidating and strengthening the Delhi Sultanate but was not referred to as 'Lakh Baksh'.
- Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq : He was the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty. He is not known by the title 'Lakh Baksh'.