Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
· Qutb-ud-din Aibak: He was the founder of the Slave Dynasty, also known as the Mamluk Dynasty, in India. A former slave who rose to prominence under the Ghurid Empire, Qutb-ud-din Aibak became the first Sultan of Delhi after the death of his master, Muhammad of Ghor. He ruled from 1206 to 1210 and laid the foundation for subsequent Muslim rule in India.
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· Nasir-ud-din Mahmud: He was a ruler of the Slave Dynasty but not its founder. He was the grandson of Iltutmish and ruled from 1246 to 1266.
· Razia Sultan: The first and only female Sultan of Delhi, she ruled from 1236 to 1240. She was a prominent figure in the Slave Dynasty.
· Ghiyas-ud-din Balban: A prominent ruler of the Slave Dynasty, he ruled from 1266 to 1287. He is known for his strong centralized administration and military reforms.