JKSSB Mock Tests

In the reference of the Delhi Sultanate, what was the 'Group of Forty'?

A. They were forty banjara leaders who transferred military supplies in times of war.
B. They were a powerful faction of forty Turkic slave nobles who wielded immense power during the Slave dynasty.
C. They were forty Rajput nobles who planned a coup to dethrone Qutb ud Din Aibak in 1210.
D. They were forty military archers who distinguished themselves by their bravery in the Delhi Sultanate.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests Team)
The 'Chahalgani' or 'Group of Forty' was an elite inner council of forty Turkic slave nobles originally established by Iltutmish to administer the Delhi Sultanate, though they later notoriously became kingmakers.
This Question Belongs to: General knowledge mcqs History set 2

More Questions from History set 2

Target SSC, Railway, UPSC & JKSSB Exams

Welcome to JKSSB Mock Tests's comprehensive question bank. Practicing objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on topics like History set 2 is essential for clearing high-competition exams such as SSC CGL, CHSL, Railway RRB NTPC, UPSC Prelims, and JKSSB.

The solution provided above gives you the exact logical breakdown needed to handle similar queries in the actual exam environment. To maximize your score, we recommend solving the related questions provided on this page and taking our free randomized mock tests to evaluate your time management skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the concepts covered in General knowledge mcqs are highly relevant and repeatedly asked in SSC (CGL, MTS, CHSL), Railway (RRB NTPC, ALP), UPSC, and state PSC exams like JKSSB.

After reading the direct solution, try to understand the core concept behind it. Use our platform to practice similar questions from the same topic to reinforce your memory and improve accuracy.