ICSE Class 7 History & Civics
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The Delhi Sultanate — Question 7
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What steps were taken by Balban to enhance the prestige of the King?
To enhance the prestige of the king, Balban advocated the divine origin of kingship and called the king as representative of God on Earth. He introduced the practice of Sijda and Paibos in the court. Sijda means the practice of kneeling and touching the ground with one's forehead and 'Paibos' is the practice of kissing the king's feet.