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Which Sultan of Delhi introduced the Persian court etiquettes of 'Sijda' (prostration) and 'Paibos' (kissing the Sultan's feet)?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Iltutmish
  2. Ghiyasuddin Balban
  3. Alauddin Khalji
  4. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ghiyasuddin Balban

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Ghiyasuddin Balban šŸ“š Explanation: Balban introduced these strict Persian customs to restore the prestige and awe of the Sultan's office after years of internal chaos. By demanding prostration and foot-kissing, he aimed to humble the powerful Turkish nobility (the Chahalgani). These measures were part of his 'Blood and Iron' policy to establish absolute monarchical supremacy.