The first ruler of the Mamluk Dynasty.
Born to a Turkish family in Central Asia.
Sold as a slave to Muhammad Ghori, the ruler of Ghor in Afghanistan.
Aibak rose up the ranks and became Ghori’s trusted general and commander.
He was given the charge of Ghori’s Indian possessions after 1192.
When Ghori was assassinated, Aibak declared himself Sultan of Delhi in 1206.
Started construction of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi. This is one of the first Islamic monuments in northern India.
He began the construction of Qutb Minar in Delhi.
He was also known as Lakh Bash (Giver of Lakhs) for his generosity. However, he was also responsible for the destruction and desecration of many Hindu temples.
He reigned till his death in 1210. He was said to have been trampled to death by a horse.
He was succeeded by Aram Shah.
