Death of Sultan Qutb‑ud‑din Aibak — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2003

How did Sultan Qutb‑ud‑din Aibak die?

1. He was treacherously stabbed to death by one of his ambitious nobles
2. He was killed in a battle with Taj‑u‑din Yildiz, the ruler of Ghazni who entered into a contest with him over the capture of Punjab
3. He sustained injuries while besieging the fortress of Kalinjar in Bundelkhand and succumbed to death later
4. He died after a fall from his horse while playing Chaugan

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• Qutb-ud-din Aibak died in 1210 CE at Lahore after falling from his horse while playing chaugan (polo).

Answer: (d) He died after a fall from his horse while playing Chaugan