Which of the following is not associated with Balban?
- AChahalgani Turks
- BBlood and Iron Policy
- CMamluk dynasty
- DTransfer of the capital
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Correct answer: (d) Transfer of the capital
Explanation
Balban (1266–1287) never moved the capital. The capital was moved from Delhi to Devagiri (renamed Daulatabad) in 1327 by Muhammad bin Tughluq.
The other three are linked with Balban:
- he belonged to the Chahalgani (the Forty), the group of Turkish nobles formed under Iltutmish, and later broke their power;
- he followed a policy of blood and iron against rebels and robbers;
- he was a ruler of the Mamluk (Slave) dynasty.
Balban also called the king the shadow of God (*Zill-i-Ilahi*), started the court customs of *sijda* and *paibos*, and introduced the Persian festival of Nauroz.