Muhammad bin Tughlaq was well known for his wisdom and character. People had a lot of expectations from him and he on the other hand, had the desire for more valuable contribution for his countrymen than his predecessors. That is why right from the beginning of his rule; he decided to take some bold reformative measures for the improvement as [...]
"He (Ala-Ud-Din) was a savage tyrant with very little regard for justice and his reign, though marked by the conquest of Gujarat and many successful raids was exceedingly disgraceful in many respects"-V.A. Smith. Theory of Kingship: In the matters of theory of kingship, Ala-ud-din like Balban believed in the divine right of king. Considering him as the representative of God, [...]
"A great warrior; ruler and statesman who saved the infant Muslim state from extinction at a critical time, Balban will ever remain a great figure in medieval Indian history”-Dr. Iswari Prasad. Ghiyas-ud-din Balban who ruled India as the Sultan of Delhi from 1266 to 1287 A.D. was one of the greatest Sultans of the Mediaeval period. He like his master [...]