Question

Do you think the concept of the blood and iron policy of Balban was justified for making a strong empire? Why or Why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

It is not without significance that out of about 84 year’s rule of the Slave Dynasty, Balban’s rule lasted for about 40 years i.e. 20 years as ‘Naib’ or Prime Minister but virtually the Sultan and 20 years as the Sultan of Delhi.

Other 10 Slave rulers ruled for 44 years i.e. just 4 years more than the rule of a single Sultan i.e. Balban.

It became possible to achieve this

Answer 2

Explanation:

The policy of harsh and ruthless to enemies and torture and blood shedding adopted by Balban has been described as Policy of Blood and Iron. He used the iron and blood policy to suppress the internal revolts and protect the Sultanate from external invasions.