The Khilji dynasty, founded by Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khalji ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent between………… .

Options

A. 1320 and 1377
B. 1190 and 1220
C. 1290 and 1320
D. 1220 and 1290

Answer

C

Explanation

The Khalji or Khilji dynasty was a Muslim dynasty which ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent between 1290 and 1320. It was founded by Jalal ud din Firuz Khalji and became the second dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate of India. The dynasty is known for their faithlessness and ferocity, conquests in the Hindu south, and for successfully fending off the repeated Mongol invasions of India.