Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the Corps of Forty:

1. The system was established by Iltutmish, Also known as Bandgan-i-khas, Bandagan-i-chahalgani.
2. They were basically an elite cadre of Slaves and were military leaders themselves.
3. They were close and loyal to the sovereign and emerged as kingmakers.
4. Balban was not a member of the corps of Forty.

Which of the above statements are correct :

• A. 1, 2 and 4 only
• B. 2, 3 and 4 only
• C. 1, 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1, 2 and 3 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The corps of Forty was established by Iltutmish to overcome the opposition of the old nobility. They were a class of Slaves who performed military functions and held high posts in the royal court. Balban was a member of the Corps of Forty and he later destroyed the Chahalgani turks to consolidate his power.