After Qutbuddin Aibak’s death, who among the following asserted independence in Sindh ?

The correct answer is - Qubacha

Key Points

• Qutbuddin Aibak was the founder of the Mamluk Dynasty in India, also known as the Slave Dynasty.
• After the death of Qutbuddin Aibak in 1210 CE, several regional governors and commanders tried to assert independence due to the instability in the Sultanate.
• Qubacha was the governor of Multan and Sindh during this time. He took advantage of the political turmoil and declared his independence in the region of Sindh.
• Though he attempted to maintain his rule in Sindh, his ambitions were ultimately curtailed by Iltutmish, the successor of Qutbuddin Aibak.
• This event reflects the challenges faced by the early Delhi Sultanate in maintaining centralized authority over far-flung regions.

Additional Information

• Other notable figures during this period:
  • Bakhtiyar Khilji: A prominent military commander under Qutbuddin Aibak, known for his conquest of Bengal. However, he was not associated with Sindh.
  • Jalaluddin Mangarbarani: A ruler from the Khwarezmian dynasty, who had no direct role in Sindh’s independence under Qubacha.
  • Ali Mardan: He is not historically associated with the events in Sindh after Qutbuddin Aibak’s death.
• Iltutmish’s consolidation:
  • Iltutmish, the successor of Qutbuddin Aibak, played a critical role in re-establishing the authority of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • He defeated Qubacha and brought Sindh back under the control of the Sultanate.
  • His reign marked the stabilization of the Mamluk Dynasty and the expansion of the Sultanate's territories.