Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements with regard to Balban:
1. He decorated the court in Persian style
2. He adopted the title of Zil-i-ilahi

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Balban (1266-86 CE) decorated the court in Persian style and was one of the main architects of the Delhi Sultanate. He also celebrated Persian festivals. According to him, the Sultan was God's shadow on earth (Zin-i-ilahi). He separated the Diwan-i-unzarat (Finance Department) from the Diwan-i-Arz (Military Department).