Who among the following adopted the policy of consolidation in place of expansion by eliminating the rebels?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Ghiyasuddin Balban.
Balban, a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, is known for replacing the policy of territorial expansion with the consolidation of power. He focused on strengthening the administration, suppressing internal revolts, and eliminating rebellious nobles to ensure political stability. Balban implemented a strict law-and-order policy, reinforced the spy system, and emphasised the king’s authority through the theory of kingship. Other options—Nasiruddin Mahmud, Raziya, and Shamsuddin Iltutmish—were earlier rulers who engaged in both expansion and administration but did not prioritise consolidation in the same manner as Balban.