Who was the first ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty? 

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  1. Khizr Khan 
  2. Alauddin Alam Shah 
  3. Muhammad Shah 
  4. Mubarak Khan 

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Option 1 : Khizr Khan 
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The correct answer is Khizr Khan.Key Points

  • The first ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty was Khizr Khan.
  • Khizr Khan was the governor of Multan under the Tughlaq dynasty before he declared independence and established the Sayyid Dynasty in 1414 AD.

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  • Alauddin Alam Shah was the last ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty and was succeeded by the Lodi Dynasty.
  • Muhammad Shah and Mubarak Khan were not rulers of the Sayyid Dynasty.
  • The Sayyid Dynasty ruled over the Delhi Sultanate for around 37 years and was succeeded by the Lodi Dynasty.
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