Q. Which of the following measures were taken by Balban for re-establishing the prestige and power of the crown?
1. He claimed his descent from the mythical hero Afrasiyab.
2. He copied the court etiquettes of the Iranian Court.
3. He instituted rigid formalities in the harem
4. He reorganised the boundaries of provinces of the kingdom.
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
(a) 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4
Ans: (b) 1 and 2
