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Question
What steps did Balban take to consolidate the Sultanate?
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Solution
The steps taken by Bablan to consolidate the sultanate were: .
- Balban reformed the army to increase its efficiency.
- Balban created an awe and respect in the minds of the people.
- He made the people and the nobles loyal to the crown,
- Balban put the administration in order.
- He checked the Mongol invasions successfully.
- He organised a very efficient spy system.
- He strictly believed in the ‘divine theory’ of kingship, i.e., king is the representative of God on earth.
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