Question

What steps did Balban take to consolidate the Sultanate?

Answer 1

The steps taken by Bablan to consolidate the sultanate were: .

1. Balban reformed the army to increase its efficiency.
2. Balban created an awe and respect in the minds of the people.
3. He made the people and the nobles loyal to the crown,
4. Balban put the administration in order.
5. He checked the Mongol invasions successfully.
6. He organised a very efficient spy system.
7. He strictly believed in the ‘divine theory’ of kingship, i.e., king is the representative of God on earth.