Qutbuddin Aibak was a slave of the Ghurid dynasty. He was born in Turkistan, Central Asia, and was captured by the Ghurids during one of their campaigns. He was brought to India as a slave and was assigned to the service of Muhammad Ghori.

Aibak was a skilled warrior and administrator. He quickly rose through the ranks of the Ghurid army and became one of Muhammad Ghori’s most trusted commanders. He was instrumental in the Ghurid conquest of India, and he was rewarded with a number of high-ranking positions.

After Muhammad Ghori’s death in 1206, Aibak became the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate. He ruled for five years, during which time he consolidated the Ghurid conquests and laid the foundations of the Delhi Sultanate.

There are a few different stories about how Aibak became free from slavery. One story says that he was freed by Muhammad Ghori after he saved the Ghurid army from a defeat. Another story says that he was freed after he married Muhammad Ghori’s daughter.

The most likely story is that Aibak was freed after he proved his loyalty and military prowess to Muhammad Ghori. Aibak was a valuable asset to the Ghurids, and Muhammad Ghori would not have wanted to lose him.

Here is a table with all the important details about how Qutbuddin Aibak became free from slavery:

Event	Date	Details
Qutbuddin Aibak is captured by the Ghurids	1175	During one of the Ghurid campaigns in Central Asia.
Qutbuddin Aibak is brought to India	1175	As a slave.
Qutbuddin Aibak is assigned to the service of Muhammad Ghori	1175	As a military servant.
Qutbuddin Aibak becomes a trusted commander of Muhammad Ghori	1180s	Due to his skills as a warrior and administrator.
Qutbuddin Aibak is instrumental in the Ghurid conquest of India	1192	He is one of the commanders who leads the Ghurid army to victory at the Battle of Tarain.
Qutbuddin Aibak becomes the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate	1206	After Muhammad Ghori’s death.
Qutbuddin Aibak rules for five years	1206-1210	During which time he consolidates the Ghurid conquests and lays the foundations of the Delhi Sultanate.

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Qutbuddin Aibak was a remarkable man who rose from slavery to become the founder of the Delhi Sultanate. He was a skilled warrior and administrator, and he played a major role in the establishment of Muslim rule in India.