Who among the following Sultans is known as Lakh Baksh?

Correct option is C

​​​Correct Answer:(c) Qutubuddin Aibak​

1. Qutubuddin Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate and the first Sultan of the Slave dynasty, is famously known as Lakh Baksh, which means "Giver of Lakhs." He earned this title due to his generosity and liberal distribution of wealth among his subjects, scholars, and the poor. Aibak was also a patron of art and architecture, commissioning the construction of the Qutub Minar and Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in Delhi.
2. Additional Knowledge:
3. (a) Iltutmish: Known for consolidating the Delhi Sultanate and completing the Qutub Minar, but not referred to as Lakh Baksh.
4. (b) Balban: A powerful Sultan known for his strict policies and centralized administration, but not linked to the title.
5. (d) Firoz Tughlaq: Known for his extensive public works and welfare projects but not associated with the title Lakh Baksh.
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7. Information Booster:
   ● Generosity: Aibak's habit of giving large sums of money earned him the title "Lakh Baksh."
   ● Founder of Delhi Sultanate: He laid the foundation of Muslim rule in India after Muhammad Ghori's death.
   ● Architectural Contributions: Initiated the construction of the Qutub Minar, which was later completed by Iltutmish.
   ● Reign: He ruled from 1206 to 1210 as the first Sultan of the Slave Dynasty.
   ● Death: Aibak died in 1210 in Lahore due to a polo accident.