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Q · Delhi Sultanate Medium · 45s
Consider the following statements regarding Balban: 1. He destroyed the power of the ‘Chahalgani’ (Forty). 2. He introduced the Persian custom of Sijda and Paibos. Which is/are correct?
TopicDelhi Sultanate
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Balban crushed the Turkish nobles’ group (‘Chahalgani’) and enforced strict court etiquette.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2