Q. Which of the dynasties ruled for the shortest period of time during of course of the Delhi Sultanate?
(a) Slave dynasty
(b) Khilji dynasty
(c) Sayyid dynasty
(d) Lodhi dynasty
Ans: (b) Khilji dynasty
Explanation: The Ilbari Turk or Slave dynasty was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate and ruled from 1206-1290. The Khaljis ruled only for 30 years from 1290-1320. Sayyids took over after the Tughlaqs and ruled from 1414-1451 after which Bahlol Lodhi set up the Lodhi dynasty who ruled from 1451-1526.
