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Download Solution PDF'Ghiyasuddin Balban introduced the customs of 'Sijda' and 'Paibos' as normal forms of salutations to the king as a part of ______ etiquette.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct is "Court".
Key Points
- The customs of 'Sijda' and 'Paibos' were introduced by Ghiyasuddin Balban as normal forms of salutations to the king as a part of Court etiquette.
- 'Sijda' is a form of prostration where an individual bows down to the ground and touches their forehead to the floor as a sign of respect, submission, and humility.
- 'Paibos' is a form of obeisance where an individual bows down and touches the feet of the king as a sign of respect and loyalty.
- He also introduced several reforms in the areas of revenue, justice, and military organization.
Additional Information
- Ghiyasuddin Balban (1266-1287)
- He 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 heads to greet the Sultan.
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