UPSC Prelims 1997·GS1·history·medieval history

After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of

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  1. ATute-i-Hind
  2. BKaisr-i-Hind
  3. CZil-i-IlahiCorrect
  4. DDin-i-Ilahi

Explanation

Ghiyasuddin Balban, the ninth Sultan of the Mamluk dynasty, adopted the title Zil-i-Ilahi, which means Shadow of God on Earth. After consolidating his power, he introduced this title to enhance the prestige of the monarchy and establish the divine right of the king. He wanted to project the Sultan as second only to the Prophet in hierarchy. The other options are incorrect because Tute-i-Hind (Parrot of India) was the title of the poet Amir Khusrau. Kaisr-i-Hind was a title used during the British Raj, notably by Queen Victoria. Din-i-Ilahi was the religious path or syncretic belief system introduced by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
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