Allauddin Khilji Historical Statements

CMAT 2025 · General Knowledge · Medium · General Knowledge

Read the following statements carefully. (A) Allauddin Khilji was the founder of the Khilji dynasty of India. (B) Allauddin Khilji introduced the system of Dagh (The branding of a horse). (C) Allauddin Khilji created a post called "Mustakharaj". (D) Amir Khusrau was the favourite court poet of Allauddin Khilji. (E) Allauddin Khilji died in the year 1320.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A.

    (A), (B) and (C) only are correct statements.

  2. B.

    (B) and (D) only are correct statements.

  3. C.

    (B), (C) and (D) only are correct statements.

  4. D.

    (D) and (E) only are correct statements.

Answer

C

Explanation

  • (A) False: Jalaluddin Khilji was the founder of the Khilji dynasty.
  • (B) True: Allauddin Khilji introduced Dagh system.
  • (C) True: He created Mustakharaj (revenue collector post).
  • (D) True: Amir Khusrau was his court poet.
  • (E) False: He died in 1316.

Correct statements: (B), (C), and (D).

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