Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements about Balban:
1. His ascendency to power was disliked by other members of the Corps of Forty.
2. Through his peaceful engagement and diplomacy, he was able to win over the Chahalgani turks to his side.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Balban's ascendency to power was disliked by other members of the Chahalgan, He once was stripped from his position and replaced by Raihan. In the years after ascendency to throne Balban was able to win over the nobility through diplomacy and the policy of Blood and iron. He executed many of the unfavourable nobles and established his control. He even poisoned his cousin Sher Khan owing to growing differences.