Who was Ghiyas-ud-din Balban?
Q: Who was Ghiyas-ud-din Balban?
A: Ghiyas-ud-din Balban was a famous and one of the most powerful sultans of the Delhi Sultanate of India.
Q: What were some of the titles of Ghiyas-ud-din Balban?
A: Some of the titles of Ghiyas-ud-din Balban were Nabāb-e-Khudā (Acolyte of God), Jhil-e-Ellāhi (Shadow of God), Khudā-e-Vandgār (Devotee of God).
Q: When did Ghiyas-ud-din Balban rule Delhi?
A: Ghiyas-ud-din Balban ruled Delhi from 1266AD to 1286AD.
Q: What was the name of the spying agency appointed by Ghiyas-ud-din Balban during his reign?
A: The spying agency appointed by Ghiyas-ud-din Balban during his reign was called "Barid".
Q: Who was Amir Khusrau and what was his connection to Ghiyas-ud-din Balban?
A: Amir Khusrau was a poet who came to India during the reign of Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Balban. Later, Amir Khusrau became a famous court poet of Ala-ud-din Khalji.
Q: What were some of the laws enforced by Ghiyas-ud-din Balban?
A: Some of the laws enforced by Ghiyas-ud-din Balban were "Sizada" (penalization) and "Paibas" (kissing the throne).
Q: What was the name of the first military department of the Delhi Sultanate created by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Balban?
A: The first military department of the Delhi Sultanate created by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Balban was called "Dewan-e-Arz".