Question

What measures were taken by Balban to consolidate his empire?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Balban introduced prostration and kissing of feet of the emperor as it was used to be in Iranian kingship courts. His main aim was to raise the status of the Sultan as to maintain the discipline of the royal court and to restrict the power of the corps of forty.

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Answer 2

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Balban brought about the following changes to strengthen the Delhi Sultanate:

a. Balban in realising the weaknesses of the Empire brought about restructuring of the army and the administration.

b. He established an efficient espionage system and restructured the army.

c. Balban established a well equipped army to counter external and internal rebellion.

d. He brought about massive fortifications of the sultanate .

e. He kept a strict check on the nobility , and refrained them from engaging in luxury.

f. Balban started the ritual and custom of kissing the Sultan's feet to glorify Sultan's position and status.

g. He patronised many Muslim scholars.

h. All this helped him in consolidating his position.