How Did Qutbuddin Aibak Actually Die?

Qutbuddin Aibak, the first ruler of the Slave dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate, died due to a fall from a running horse as per what documented History states.

But is it really possible that a general who rode a horse for the first time at the age of 11 and fought countless battles on horseback could die after falling from a running horse?

Real History vs. False Fabrication

When Qutbuddin Aibak plundered Rajputana, he killed the king of Mewar and captured Prince Karan Singh. Along with the looted property and the prince, he also took the prince's horse "Shubhrak" to Lahore.

In Lahore Karan Singh tried to escape and was caught in the process. Qutbuddin ordered his beheading and to add insult to injury ordered a polo match to be played using the dead prince's head as a ball.

On the day of the beheading, Qutubuddin reached the venue riding on Shubhrak. 

As soon as he saw his master, Karan Singh, the horse started jumping uncontrollably, due to which Qutubuddin fell from the horse and Shubhrak kicked the fallen Qutubuddin hard. 

Powerful blows to the chest and head with the deadly hooves proved fatal. Qutubuddin Aibak died on the spot.

Everyone was stunned. Shubhrak ran towards Karan Singh and taking advantage of the confusion that followed, the prince jumped on his brave horse, which immediately started galloping and began the hardest race of his life.

It was a continuous race for about 3 days, which finally stopped at the gates of Mewar state. When the prince came down from the saddle, Shubhrak stood still like a statue. Karan Singh lovingly stroked the horse's head but was shocked when Shubhrak fell to the ground.

The mighty horse succeeded in saving his master and brought him safely to his kingdom before dying. We have read about Chetak, but the story of Shubhrak goes beyond loyalty! 

Such facts never become a part of the curriculum in our modern education system. Most of us have not even heard this name. It is buried in history.

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