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Ghiyasuddin Balban (1265-1286 AD), ruler of the Slave dynasty, took up the title of ____________. 

  • 1
    Nur-al-Din (light of the faith)
  • 2
    NurMahal (light of the palace)
  • 3
    Zil-i-Ilahi (shadow of God)
  • 4
    JahanPanah (protector of the world)
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Answer : 3. "Zil-i-Ilahi (shadow of God) "
Explanation :

He declared the sultan as representative of God on Earth. Persian court model influenced Balban's conception of kingship. He took up the title of Zil-i-Ilahi (a shadow of God) and impressed upon the people that the king was the deputy of God (Niyabat-i-Khudai).

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