The title, "Sultan" was used as a title for Muslim sovereigns and Maḥmūd of Ghazni (998–1030) was the first Muslim ruler to be conferred with the title.
Who is Mahmud of Ghazni?
Sebüktigin, a Turkish slave who ruled Ghazni and founded the Ghaznavid dynasty in 977, had a son named Mahmud , who was 27 years old when he became king in 998. Mahmud had already demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills from an early age. Ghazni was a minor kingdom when he became king. The young and aspirational Mahmud amassed the resources necessary to build a vast empire that eventually included the Kashmir and Punjab provinces as well as a significant portion of Iran in more than 20 successful expeditions.
In conclusion, Mahmud was an exceptional king of Ghazni and was the first to use the title of Sultan.
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Complete Question:
How was the title of Sultan, a common title for a Muslim ruler, first used and with whom?
A. Mongol Batu Khan as he led Mongol Empire.
B. Emporer Constantine, as an honorarium from the people of Constantinople
C. Seljuck leader Beg led the Seljuck Turks yet remained loyal to the Abbasid caliph in Baghdad so another title of leadership was instated.
D. Ghaznavid ruler Mahmud spread Islam deep into India yet didn't hold power long.
