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Download Solution PDFWho among the following ruled in India between 1266 and 1287?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Ghiyasuddin Balban.
Key Points
- Ghiyasuddin Balban:
- He ruled from 1266 AD-1287 AD.
- He was a member of Chahalgani Chalisa.
- He broke the power of Chahalgani and restored the prestige of the crown.
- He created a strong centralised army and established the military department Diwan-i-Arz.
- He took up the title of Zil-i-Ilahi (a shadow of God) and impressed upon the people that the king was the deputy of God (Niyabat-i-Khudai).
- He insisted on the Iranian ceremonies of Sijda and Paibos.
- Balban started the festival of Navroz.
- He adopted a policy of blood and iron.
- He was a patron of Persian literature and showed special favour to Amir Khusro.
Additional Information
- The list of Sultans belonging to the Slave Dynasty
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- Aram Shah (1210-1211 AD)
- Iltutmish (1211-1236 AD)
- Rukn-ud-din Feroze (1236 AD)
- Razia al-Din (1236-1240 AD)
- Muiz-ud-din Bahram Shah (1240-1242 AD)
- Ala-ud-din Masud Shah (1242-1246 AD)
- Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah (1246-1266 AD)
- Ghiyas-ud-din Balban (1266-1286 AD)
- Muiz-ud-din Muhammad Qaiqabad (1286-1290 AD)
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