Iltutmish organised an elite group of forty influential Turkish nobles, who played a significant role in the politics of the early Sultanate; this group is commonly referred to by historians as the:
B. The first (and only) woman to rule as Sultan of Delhi
9.
Ghiyasuddin Balban, an important later ruler of the Slave Dynasty, is particularly known for his emphasis on strengthening royal authority through a strict and disciplined approach, often summarised as a policy of:
A.
Religious tolerance above all else
B.
Peaceful coexistence with the nobility's independent power
C. 'Blood and Iron' (strict, authoritarian control)
10.
Balban promoted an elevated, quasi-divine theory of kingship, portraying the Sultan as the representative of God on Earth, often expressed through the Persian concept of:
To maintain strict control over the powerful nobility and prevent conspiracies, Balban is known to have established or strengthened a military intelligence/espionage department, along with maintaining a formidable, well-organised:
