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Who was the Sultan that was incompetent and incapable of handling the affairs in the government?
Who was the Sultan that was incompetent and incapable of handling the affairs in the government?
Nasiruddin Mahmud
Who was the real power behind Nasiruddin Mahmud's throne?
Who was the real power behind Nasiruddin Mahmud's throne?
Balban/Ulugh Khan
What was Balban's main concern when he came to power?
What was Balban's main concern when he came to power?
The threat from the nobles called 'The Forty'
What title did Balban give to the Sultan?
What title did Balban give to the Sultan?
What custom did Balban introduce to prove his superiority over the nobles?
What custom did Balban introduce to prove his superiority over the nobles?
What was the outcome of Balban's reforms on the administration?
What was the outcome of Balban's reforms on the administration?
How did Balban rise to power?
How did Balban rise to power?
What was the relationship between Balban and the Turkish nobility?
What was the relationship between Balban and the Turkish nobility?
What was the significance of Balban's experience as a regent?
What was the significance of Balban's experience as a regent?
What was the impact of Balban's court discipline on the nobles?
What was the impact of Balban's court discipline on the nobles?
Flashcards
Nasiruddin Mahmud's Incompetence
Nasiruddin Mahmud's Incompetence
Nasiruddin Mahmud was a weak sultan unable to govern effectively.
Balban's Power
Balban's Power
Balban held real power behind Nasiruddin Mahmud.
Balban's Concern
Balban's Concern
Balban was worried about the powerful nobility known as "The Forty".
Balban's Title
Balban's Title
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Prostration Custom
Prostration Custom
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Balban's Reforms' Impact
Balban's Reforms' Impact
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Balban's Rise to Power
Balban's Rise to Power
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Balban's Relationship with Nobility
Balban's Relationship with Nobility
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Regent Experience's Value
Regent Experience's Value
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Balban's Court Discipline
Balban's Court Discipline
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