The first Muslim ruler to formulate the theory of Kingship similar to the theory of divine right of Kings was _____________.
A
Qutbuddin Aibak
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B
Alauddin Khilji
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C
Iltutmish
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D
Balban
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Solution
The correct option is D Balban Ghiyasuddin Balban adopted the policy of stern man which is known as the policy of Blood and Iron. He believed that his power as the king was absolute. He claimed himself to be the representative of the Go. He believed in the divinity of Kingship. He introduced the Persian customs of Sijadah and Paibos.