History · Medieval History - Balban's Rule
Evaluate the following statements about Balban's theory of kingship and its implementation: 1. He traced his lineage to the mythical Iranian hero Afrasiyab to claim a noble ancestry and justify his rule. 2. The core of his political theory was the principle of Niyabat-i-Khudai (Viceregency of God), which placed the Sultan far above the nobility. 3. To enforce his authority, he established a formidable intelligence network under an officer called the Barid-i-Mumalik. 4. Despite his emphasis on Turkish exclusivity, his most trusted official and governor of Multan was a non-Turkish noble. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 11, 2, 3 and 4
- 22 and 3 only
- 31, 2 and 4
- 41 and 2 only✓
Correct answer
1 and 2 only
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