Which title did Alauddin Khalji use on his coins?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Sikandar-i-Sani
Alauddin Khalji used the title "Sikandar-i-Sani" on his coins, meaning ‘the Second Alexander’. It reflected his military successes and ambition of universal conquest. "Zill-i-Ilahi" is associated with later Mughal imperial ideology, while "Alamgir" and "Shah-i-Jahan" were titles of Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan respectively. Exam tip: remember Sikandar-i-Sani as Alauddin Khalji’s title.
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Sikandar-i-Sani
Why is this the correct answer?
Alauddin Khalji used the title "Sikandar-i-Sani" on his coins, meaning ‘the Second Alexander’. It reflected his military successes and ambition of universal conquest. "Zill-i-Ilahi" is associated with later Mughal imperial ideology, while "Alamgir" and "Shah-i-Jahan" were titles of Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan respectively. Exam tip: remember Sikandar-i-Sani as Alauddin Khalji’s title.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Medieval Indian History.
