Sultan Jalaluddin Khalji, the founder of the Khalji Dynasty, was treacherously assassinated in 1296 CE at which location by his nephew Alauddin? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Sultan Jalaluddin Khalji, the founder of the Khalji Dynasty, was treacherously assassinated in 1296 CE at which location by his nephew Alauddin?
A. Devagiri
B. Kara
C. Awadh
D. Delhi
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Jalaluddin Khalji traveled to Kara (near modern Prayagraj) to welcome Alauddin back from his successful Devagiri campaign, where he was assassinated by Alauddin's men.

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The famous administrative text 'Insha-i-Mahru', an invaluable collection of official state letters and edicts from the Tughlaq period, was compiled by:
A. Amir Khusrau
B. Ain-ul-Mulk Mahru
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Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option D


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Correct Answer: Option D


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