Q. Who among the following was relied more on the “Bandagan” for his military campaigns?
Red Book
Red Book

[A] Qutb-ud-din Aibak

[B] Iltutmish

[C] Balban

[D] Raziya sultana

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Iltutmish’s reliance on his elite military slaves (Bandagan) and his practice of appointing them for the posts of governors and generals in far-off places did not change despite the migration into North India of experienced military commanders from distinguished lineages fleeing from the Mongols.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

Blog
Academy
Community