Multiple choice Who among the following was not a slave before he became a king? Alauddin Khilji Balban Iltumish None of these Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Alauddin Khilji was not a slave before becoming Sultan - he was from the Khalji tribe and seized power. In contrast, Iltutmish and Balban both started as slaves before rising to power.