Previous Year Question
Khizr Khan was a ruler of Delhi. To which of the following dynasties did he belong?
A.
Turkish Dynasty
B.
Tughlaq Dynasty
C.
Sayyid Dynasty
D.
Lodi Dynasty
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Khizr Khan was the founder of the Sayyid Dynasty. He took control of Delhi and established the Sayyid Dynasty in 1414 CE. A Cambridge University Press historical study also explicitly identifies Khizr Khan as the founder of the Sayyid dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate in 1414.
Fact: The Sayyid Dynasty came to power in the Delhi Sultanate after the Tughlaq Dynasty and before the Lodi Dynasty. Sayyid rule under Khizr Khan began in 1414 CE.