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

Explain also

Answer 1

Answer:

Amir - i - Shikar by Raziya Sultana.

Explanation:

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

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

Answer 2

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.