Qutb-ud-din Aibak

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1. When was Qutb-ud-din Aibak born?Circa 1150
2. Where was Qutb-ud-din Aibak born?Aibak originated from the Turkic regions of Central Asia
3. What was Qutb-ud-din Aibak's early life like?He was born into Turkic nobility in Central Asia, but he became a slave and was sold in the markets of Nishapur. Later, he was bought by Qazi Fakhruddin, who gave him a good education and taught him to read, write, and fight.
4. How did he become a ruler?He served as a trusted commander for Muhammad Ghori and helped in many battles in India. After Ghori was killed in 1206, Aibak used that chance to start his own kingdom and became the first Sultan of Delhi.

Mamluk Dynasty: The first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, founded by former slave soldiers.
Indo-Islamic Architecture: A style of architecture that emerged from the blending of Indian and Islamic traditions.
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