Question

    Who started the practice of 'sijda' in

    India?
    A Iltutmish Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Qutubuddin Aibak Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Razia Sultana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ghiyas-ud-din Balban Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ghiyasuddin Balban (1266-1287) was the first Sultan of Delhi to introduce the practice of 'Sijda'. He started Sijda (prostration) and Paibos as the normal form of Salutation of the king. In Sijda people had to Kneel down and touch the ground with their head to greet the Sultan.

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