INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ghiyasuddin Balban was the first medieval ruler to propound the divine theory of kingship. After the death of Nasiruddin Mahmud in 1266, he became the ruler of the Slave dynasty.

Detailed explanation-2: -Balban said that the king was the representative of God on the earth and Kingship was a divine institution. He said, “Kingship is the embodiment of despotism”. He believed that it is the “King’s superhuman awe and status which can ensure people’s obedience".

Detailed explanation-3: -The Theory of Kingship was formulated by Ghiyas-ud-din-Balban. He was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk Dynasty and he ruled from 1266 to 1287. Before becoming a sultan, Balban was a slave bought by Iltutmish who is considered as the effective founder of the Delhi Sultanate.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Alauddin Khilji.

Detailed explanation-5: -The author of Tarikh-i-Firuzshai argues about the theory of kingship that the rulers, who maintained glory and grandeur of court by impressing royal people, in fact, create fear among their subjects which consequently raise the status and prestige of a king.