Which one of the following statement is not correct about Balban?

Correct option is D

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• (1) Re-acquisition of Iqtas – Correct.Balban reasserted central authority by taking back Iqtas (land assignments) that had become hereditary. He wanted to curb the power of nobles and bring discipline in the administrative system.

• (2) Relation with the Afrasiyab dynasty – Correct.Balban is known to have maintained contact with the rulers of Central Asia, including the Afrasiyab dynasty, partly to legitimize his rule and establish international prestige.

• (3) Court splendour – Correct - Balban emphasized royal dignity and maintained a grand court with Persianized pomp. He introduced practices like Sijda (prostration) and Paibos (kissing the feet) to emphasize the superiority of the monarch.

• (4) Consolidation of Chalisa – Not Correct - This is the incorrect statement. Balban did not consolidate the Chalisa (group of 40 nobles) — rather, he weakened and suppressed it. The Chalisa was created by Iltutmish, but it became too powerful and challenged the Sultan's authority. Balban saw it as a threat and dismantled its power to establish strong central authority.

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