Multiple choice

Which one of the following titles was assumed by Balban after consolidating his power?

  1. Tute-i-Hind

  2. Kaisr-i-Hind

  3. Zil-i-Ilahi

  4. Din-i-Ilahi
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Explanation

Balban adopted the title Zil-i-Ilahi, which means Shadow of God on Earth, to enhance the prestige and divine status of the Sultanate. Tute-i-Hind was a title associated with Amir Khusru.

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