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Who among the following started the court ceremonies of ‘Sijda’ (prostration) and ‘Paibos’ (kissing of the monarch’s feet)?

  1. A
    Alauddin Khalji
  2. B
    Ghiyasuddin Balban
  3. C
    Iltutmish
  4. D
    Muhammad bin Tughlaq

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Ghiyasuddin Balban, a powerful ruler of the Slave Dynasty, introduced the Persian court etiquettes of 'Sijda' (prostration before the king) and 'Paibos' (kissing the feet of the monarch) to reinforce the absolute supremacy and divine right theory of the Sultan.

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Who among the following started the court ceremonies of ‘Sijda’ (prostration) and ‘Paibos’ (kissing of the monarch’s feet)?
A
Alauddin Khalji
B
Ghiyasuddin Balban
C
Iltutmish
D
Muhammad bin Tughlaq

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Medieval Indian HistoryDelhi SultanateSlave Dynasty

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