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Question : Who among the following Sultans of Delhi claimed to be a descendant of the ancient hero Afrasiyab to show his noble birth?

Option 1: Alauddin Khalji

Option 2: Iltutmish

Option 3: Qutb ud-din Aibak

Option 4: Balban


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Correct Answer: Balban


Solution : The correct answer is Balban.

Balban traced his descent to the ancient hero Afrasiyab to claim a noble birth. Balban belonged to the slave dynasty. He reigned from 1266 to 1287. He established the military department Diwan-i-Arz. He also introduced the Persian festival Nowruz.

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