Question

who was balban? what steps did he take to consolidate the Delhi sultanate ​

Answer 1

Balban was the father-in-law of Nasir-ud-din. He came to power after the death of Nasir-ud-din in AD 1266. The steps taken by Ba’lan to consc’idate the sultanate were: .

1. Balban reformed the army to increase its efficiency.

2. Balban created an awe and respect in the minds of the people.

3. He made the people and the nobles loyal to the crown,

4. Balban put the administration in order.

5. He checked the Mongol invasions successfully.

6. He organised a very efficient spy system.

7. He strictly believed in the ‘divine theory’ of kingship, i.e., king is the representative of God on earth.

Answer 2

Explanation:

He came to power after the death of Nasir-ud-din in AD 1266.

Steps he had taken..

1. Balban reformed the army to increase its efficiency.

1. Balban reformed the army to increase its efficiency. 2. Balban created an awe and respect in the minds of the people.

1. Balban reformed the army to increase its efficiency. 2. Balban created an awe and respect in the minds of the people. 3. He made the people and the nobles loyal to the crown,

1. Balban reformed the army to increase its efficiency. 2. Balban created an awe and respect in the minds of the people. 3. He made the people and the nobles loyal to the crown, 4. Balban put the administration in order.

5. He checked the Mongol invasions successfully.

5. He checked the Mongol invasions successfully. 6. He organised a very efficient spy system.

5. He checked the Mongol invasions successfully. 6. He organised a very efficient spy system. 7. He strictly believed in the ‘divine theory’ of kingship, i.e., king is the representative of God on earth.