The emperor of Delhi Sultanate, Qutb al-Din Aibak died playing which sport?
a. Wrestling
b. Polo
c. Kabaddi
Answers
Answer : POLO
Extra Information -
The emperor of Delhi Sultanate, Qutb al-Din Aibak died while playing "Polo" sport.
Qutb al-Din Aibak was the founder of Mamluk dynasty. he was the first sultan of Delhi sultanate. He was the ruler of mediaeval India. He was the sultan for only four years from 1206 to 1210.
Polo is a horseback mounted sport. It was one of the world's oldest well-known sports.
In the year 1210, Qutb al-Din Aibak was died on 1st December 1210 in an accident while playing the sport polo. He fell from the horseback and severely injured. He was buried in Lahore, Pakistan.
Answer: Qutb al-Din Aibak died while playing Polo sport.
Explanation:
>> Qutb - Al Din Aibak was the first ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
>> He is the founder of Mamluk or Slave dynasty.
>> He was the slave of Mohammed of Ghori who was appointed as governor for Indian territories by Ghor.
>> Aibak is also known as Lakh Baksh ( Donator of lakhs.)
>> Aibak ruled Delhi sultanate only for four years from 1206 - 1210
>> Aibak built Qutb minar in Delhi in the name of Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki a sufi saints.
>> But it was finished by his successor Iltutmish.