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Arrange the following dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate in the correct chronological order of their establishment in India, from earliest to latest.

  1. 1Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty
  2. 2Khalji Dynasty
  3. 3Tughlaq Dynasty
  4. 4Lodi Dynasty

Answer

The correct chronological order from earliest to latest is Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty, followed by the Khalji Dynasty, the Tughlaq Dynasty, and finally the Lodi Dynasty.
The major ruling dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate succeeded each other in the following chronological sequence: Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty (1206–1290 CE), Khalji Dynasty (1290–1320 CE), Tughlaq Dynasty (1320–1414 CE), Sayyid Dynasty (1414–1451 CE), and Lodi Dynasty (1451–1526 CE). Therefore, the correct arrangement of the listed dynasties is Mamluk Dynasty first, followed by Khalji, Tughlaq, and Lodi.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the foundation period of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty.
Founded in 1206 CE.
It is the earliest dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate established after Muhammad Ghori's campaigns.
2
Identify the foundation period of the Khalji Dynasty.
Founded in 1290 CE.
It succeeded the Mamluk Dynasty following the Khalji Revolution.
3
Identify the foundation period of the Tughlaq Dynasty.
Founded in 1320 CE.
It succeeded the Khalji Dynasty when Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq took power.
4
Identify the foundation period of the Lodi Dynasty.
Founded in 1451 CE.
It was the final dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate before the Mughal conquest in 1526 CE.

Key Concept

Chronology of Delhi Sultanate Dynasties
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Medieval Indian Dynasties, Administration, and Regional Kingdoms

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