Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Qutb ud-Din Aibak, born around 1150, was a significant figure in early Islamic rule in India. Originally a Turkic slave, he rose through the ranks under the Ghaznavid ruler Muhammad of Ghor, eventually becoming his most trusted general. When Muhammad of Ghor died in 1206, Aibak seized power, founding what would become known as the …