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    The Sultan who was also known as ‘Lakh Baksh’ is: 
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    The Sultan who was also known as ‘Lakh Baksh’ is: 

    A.

    Muhammad bin Tughlaq

    B.

    Iltutmish

    C.

    Qutbuddin Aibak

    D.

    Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

    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'.

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