1. Strengthening the position of the Sultan: Balban took the following steps in this regard: (i) He glorified the position of the Sultan. He declared that it was the duty of all to submit to him. (ii) He enforced strict discipline in the court; No one was allowed to indulge in humour or loose talk. (iii) He himself set ideal [...]
Balban's policy of Blood and Iron: It is not without significance that out of about 84 year's rule of the Slave Dynasty, Balban's rule lasted for about 40 years i.e. 20 years as 'Naib' or Prime Minister but virtually the Sultan and 20 years as the Sultan of Delhi. Other 10 Slave rulers ruled for 44 years i.e. just 4 [...]
Policy of Blood and Iron: Theory of Kingship: The stern, harsh and violent policy adopted by Balban to suppress the internal revolts and meeting with the challenges posed by foreign invaders of Mongols is known as the policy of blood and iron. The theory of kingship propounded by Balban led to the adoption of the policy of blood and iron. [...]