Who introduced the Persian customs Sijdah, Paibos and Zaminbos?

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the period of the Delhi Sultanate and the rulers known for adopting Persian customs.

Correct Answer: C) Ghayas ud din Balban.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Civil Services, Bank PO

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

Sijdah: This is the act of prostration, where a person would prostrate themselves before the ruler as a sign of respect and submission. This custom was adopted to emphasize the ruler's divine right to rule and to create a sense of awe and reverence among the subjects.

Paibos: This custom involved kissing the feet of the ruler as a sign of respect and loyalty. This was another way to emphasize the ruler's authority and to create a hierarchical structure within the court.

Zaminbos: This custom involved kissing the ground before the ruler as a sign of respect. This was yet another way to emphasize the ruler's authority and to create a sense of reverence among the subjects.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Qutb ud din Aibak was the founder of the Mamluk dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate, but he did not introduce the Persian customs Sijdah, Paibos, and Zaminbos. These customs were introduced later by Ghayas ud din Balban.
Option B: Ala ud din Khilji was a powerful ruler known for his military conquests and administrative reforms, but he did not introduce the Persian customs Sijdah, Paibos, and Zaminbos. These customs were introduced by Ghayas ud din Balban.
Option C: Ghayas ud din Balban introduced the Persian customs Sijdah, Paibos, and Zaminbos to assert his authority and establish a more formal court protocol. This option is correct.
Option D: Sikander Lodi was a ruler of the Lodi dynasty, which came after the Mamluk dynasty. He did not introduce the Persian customs Sijdah, Paibos, and Zaminbos. These customs were introduced by Ghayas ud din Balban.

Mnemonic: G for Ghayas, G for Greatness, G for Grand Persian Customs

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