Father of Slave dynasty

Qutb ud din Aibak a slave of Muhammad Ghori became the founder of the Slave Dynasty in India in 1206 after the death of his master. He ruled from Delhi and was known for his generosity earning the title Lakh Baksh. He initiated construction of the Qutub Minar which was later completed by his successors. His short reign laid the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate that shaped the history of the Indian subcontinent for centuries.