The administrative mechanism called 'Chahalgani' or 'The Forty' was completely liquidated and destroyed by which assertive Sultan of Delhi? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The administrative mechanism called 'Chahalgani' or 'The Forty' was completely liquidated and destroyed by which assertive Sultan of Delhi?
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Jalaluddin Khalji
C. Ghiyasuddin Balban
D. Alauddin Khalji
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Balban, having been a member of the Forty himself, knew exactly how dangerous their political ambitions could be, so he systematically executed or demoted them to safeguard his absolute power.
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