With reference to the administrative practices of the early Delhi Sultans, consider the following statements: 1. The early Delhi Sultans preferred appointing aristocrats and landed chieftains as governors to ensure local support. 2. Iltutmish appointed specially trained slaves, known as bandagan, to important political offices. 3. The bandagan were considered trustworthy because of their complete dependence on the Sultan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The early Sultans avoided appointing aristocrats and landed chieftains as governors.
Iltutmish relied on specially trained slaves, known as bandagan, for key administrative roles.
These bandagan were considered loyal and trustworthy due to their total dependence on the Sultan.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India – NCERT (Satish Chandra)

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