Who was the first ruler of Khilji Dynasty?

Appeared in: AIIMS BBSR SNO - 2019

Explanation

Jala-ud-din Khilji was the founder of the Khilji Dynasty, establishing it in 1290 AD.
He overthrew the last ruler of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty to begin the second dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
His reign was relatively short (1290-1296) and was marked by a policy of leniency, which was later reversed by his successor.

Option A: Ala-us-din Khilji was the nephew and son-in-law of Jala-ud-din Khilji. He was the second and most powerful ruler of the dynasty, but not its founder.
Option B: Qutub-ud-din Mubarak Shah was one of the later rulers of the dynasty who reigned after Ala-ud-din Khilji's death.
Option D: Malik Kafur was a prominent military general and a trusted slave-eunuch of Ala-ud-din Khilji. While he held immense power and acted as a regent, he was not a sovereign ruler who founded the dynasty.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Founder of the Khilji Dynasty as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nursing entrance exams often include sections on General Knowledge to assess a candidate's overall awareness and educational background.
Questions on Indian history, including major dynasties and rulers, are a common component of the General Knowledge section.
This type of question tests factual recall and the ability to differentiate between key historical figures and their specific roles.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key phrase in the question: 'first ruler'. This specifically asks for the founder of the dynasty.
Analyze the options provided. All are historical figures associated with the Khilji dynasty.
Recall or deduce the chronological order. The founder of a dynasty is the first in the line of succession.
Eliminate the distractors. Ala-us-din Khilji is famous as a powerful ruler, but he succeeded the founder. Malik Kafur was a general, not a monarch. Qutub-ud-din was a later ruler.
Based on elimination and historical knowledge, identify Jala-ud-din Khilji as the founder.

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