History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2019 History
Which of the following Sultans was earlier known as Ali Gurshasp?
ABalban
BAlauddin Khalji ✓ Correct
CMuhammad Tughluq
DSikandar Lodi
Correct answer: (B) Alauddin Khalji — The Sultan is Alauddin Khalji, so the answer is Alauddin Khalji.
Explanation
★The Sultan is Alauddin Khalji, so the answer is Alauddin Khalji.
★Alauddin was known as Ali Gurshasp until his accession in July 1296.
★He was formally proclaimed the new king at Kara.
★He took the title Alauddunya wad-din Muhammad Shah-is-Sultan.
★His reign lasted from 1296 to 1316.
★So the Sultan earlier known as Ali Gurshasp was Alauddin Khalji.
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