Question

On what position was Balban appointed by Raziya?
(a) Naib-i-mumlikat
(b) amir-I hajib
(c) amir-i-shikar
(d) Ariz-i-Mumalik

Answer 1

Balban was appointed as Amir - i - Shikar by Raziya Sultana.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Raziya Sultana was the first woman ruler of Delhi Sultanate.

• She was the only daughter of second Slave ruler, Iltutmish.

• Raziya Sultana ruled for a short period of time due to the pressures of Turk nobles.

• Raziya Sultana married Altunia, ruler of Bhatinda.

• Balban was one among the Chalisa [ 40 Turk nobles ] under Iltutmish.

• Balban succeeded Nasiruddin Mahmud to become the ninth Delhi Sultan.

• He followed the theory of kingship and blood and iron policy.

• He introduced rigorous court customs like Paibos and Sijada.

• Balban was the greatest ruler of Slave dynasty.

Answer 2

✦Your Answer :

➸ Amir - I - shikhar is appointed by Raziya Sultan

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✦Raziya Sultan :

➸ Raziya Sultan was the daughter of Iltutmish.

➸ Raziya's reign was shot in full of problems. The orthodox nobles opposed her as she was a woman.

.➸ She angered the nobles further when she tried to reduce their power and begin taking decisions without consulting them.

➸ The nobles got together and revolted against her. She was proposed in AD 1240 and died soon afterwards.

➸ After, Raziya a number of lesson important sultan's came to Throne.$\:$

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