Correct Answer - Option 1 : Balban
'Chahalgani' was created by Shams-ud-din Iltutmish or Altamash (1167-1236) after ascending to the throne.
- He created this group because he realised that Turkish nobles were not trustworthy and could conspire against him to overthrow his rule.
- Therefore, he had a group of faithful slaves to protect him.
- This group was known as Amir-i-Chahalgani or The Forty.
The Chahalgani or Chalisa is known as the Group of 40 Slaves.
- It was destroyed by the Gayasuddin Balban.
- He himself was a member of Chalisa or Chahalgani.
- Balban ascended the throne in 1266, After killing all the members of the Illtutmish family.
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He abolished Chahalgani because of the growing influence of Chahalgani or Chalisa in the administration.
Thus, it is clear that Balban abolished Chahalgani when he came to power in 1266 AD.
Balban
- He adopted the policy of Iron and Blood.
- He accepts the title of Niyabat-e-Khudai and Zil-e-Ilahi.
- He introduced Persian etiquettes Sijda and Pabos.
- He established the military department Diwan-e-Arz.
- He was a patron of Persian literature and showed special favour of Amir Khusro.
