Question

(d) Balban was the last ___________ ruler (Sayyid / Mamluk/ Lodi
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Answer 1

Balban was the last Mamluk ruler.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Ghiyasuddin Balban was one of the greatest rulers of Delhi Sultanate.

• Balban ascended the throne in 1266 AD.

• Balban is considered as the consolidator of Delhi Sultanate.

• As, he removed the powers of Chaugan or Chalisa.

• Balban was the first ruler to introduce the "Divine Theory of Kingship".

• Balban followed the "blood and iron policy".

• Balban made "Sajda" ans "Paibos" compulsory in his court.

• Sajda means "bending before the Sultan" and Paibos is "kissing the king's feet".

• The famous poet, Amir khusro adorned his court.

Answer 2

Balban was the last mamluk ruler