State PCS PYQPrelims 2022

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 4

Tughril Khan revolted during whose reign?

  1. Alauddin Khalji
  2. Firoz Tughlaq
  3. Khizr Khan
  4. Balban
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (D) Balban

Explanation

Balban personally led the campaign that defeated and executed Tughril Khan in Bengal.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: not his reign.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: not his reign.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: not his reign.

  • (D) Correct

    Correct: Tughril Khan, governor of Bengal, revolted against Balban (c. 1279) and was crushed.

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.