Who among the following Sultans of the Delhi Sultanate started the practice of Sijda and Paibos?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Ghiyas ud din Balban.
Ghiyas-ud-din Balban, a powerful Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate, started the practice of Sijda (prostration) and Paibos (kissing the feet) as court rituals. These practices were introduced to enhance the majesty and authority of the Sultan, emphasising the divine right and absolute power of the ruler. Balban believed in strict court discipline and adopted Persian customs to maintain the dignity of the throne. These rituals reflected his efforts to centralise power and instil fear and respect among nobles and subjects.