Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Iltutmish introduced the 'Sijda' (prostration) and 'paibos' (Kissan the feet of the monarch) as the normalation of salutation to the king.
  2. It was balban who introduced the silver 'tanka' and the copper 'jital' coins.
  3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because it was Ghiyasuddin Balban who introduced the Persian customs of 'Sijda' (prostration) and 'Paibos' (kissing the feet of the monarch) to assert his royal authority. Statement 2 is incorrect because the silver 'tanka' and copper 'jital' coins were introduced by Shamsuddin Iltutmish, not Balban.

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