Question

Why is Iltutmish called the "slave of a slave"?

• A. He was a servant of the Delhi Sultanate
• B. He was a former slave of Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who was also a slave
• C. He sold himself into slavery twice
• D. He freed many slaves during his reign

Answer 1

Answer:

B. He was a former slave of Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who was also a slave

Iltutmish was a former slave of Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who was also a slave. which is why he is referred to as the "slave of a slave."