Practice mode Medieval India

Which Sultan introduced the court practices of ‘sijda’ and ‘paibos’ to stress royal majesty?

Correct answer D. Balban

Explanation

Balban required courtiers to prostrate (sijda) and kiss the sultan's feet (paibos), reflecting his belief that the king was God's shadow on earth.

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