Consider the following statements regarding Qutb-ud-din Aibak:
1. He earned the title "Lakha Baksh Sultan" due to his significant contributions to architecture.
2. He initiated the construction of the Qutb Minar to commemorate Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki.
3. Aram Shah succeeded him but ruled for only a brief period before being overthrown by Iltutmish.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following statements regarding Qutb-ud-din Aibak:
1. He earned the title "Lakha Baksh Sultan" due to his significant contributions to architecture.
2. He initiated the construction of the Qutb Minar to commemorate Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki.
3. Aram Shah succeeded him but ruled for only a brief period before being overthrown by Iltutmish.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is not correct: The title "Lakha Baksh Sultan" means "the Sultan who gave away lakhs (a large amount of money)." Qutb-ud-din Aibak earned this title because he was known for his generosity, especially in terms of giving away large amounts of wealth to the poor, rather than his architectural contributions.

Statement 2 is correct: Qutb-ud-din Aibak is credited with beginning the construction of the Qutb Minar in Delhi in honor of the Sufi saint Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki, who was an important figure in the region. The Qutb Minar, although completed by Iltutmish, was initially started by Aibak.

Statement 3 is correct: After Qutb-ud-din Aibak's death, Aram Shah became his successor, but his reign was very short and largely ineffective. He was soon defeated by Iltutmish, who then took over the throne.

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Consider the following statements regarding Qutb-ud-din Aibak: 1. He earned the title "Lakha Baksh Sultan" due to his significant contributions to architecture. 2. He initiated the construction of the Qutb Minar to commemorate Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki. 3. Aram Shah succeeded him but ruled for only a brief period before being overthrown by Iltutmish. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c ) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3