The following points highlight the top six achievements of Balban. They are: 1. Balban's Theory of Kingship and Restoration of the Prestige of the Sultan 2. The Destruction of 'The Forty' 3. The Army 4. The Administration and the Spy-System 5. The Suppression of Revolts 6. The Conquest of Bengal. Achievement # 1. Balban's Theory of Kingship and Restoration of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the successors of Balban. Balban had nominated Kai Khusrav, son of prince Muhammad as his heir to the throne. But Fakhr-ud-din, Kotwal of Delhi plotted against him and forced him either to flee to Multan or arranged a governorship for him. He, with the consent of other nobles, placed Kaiqubad, son of Bughra [...]
1. Strengthening the position of the Sultan: Balban took the following steps in this regard: (i) He glorified the position of the Sultan. He declared that it was the duty of all to submit to him. (ii) He enforced strict discipline in the court; No one was allowed to indulge in humour or loose talk. (iii) He himself set ideal [...]