Sultan Balban

GPTKB entity

Properties (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Sultan
gptkbp:administrativeDivision established provinces
introduced new tax systems
strengthened the bureaucracy
Shams-i-Salar
gptkbp:birthYear 1200
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Delhi
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Delhi
gptkbp:court patron of poets and scholars
gptkbp:culturalContribution supported architecture and arts
gptkbp:culturalHeritage encouraged interaction with other cultures
gptkbp:culturalImpact promoted_Persian_culture
gptkbp:deathYear 1287
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Mamluk_Dynasty
gptkbp:economicActivity promoted trade and agriculture
gptkbp:famousQuote "The king is the shadow of God on earth."
gptkbp:governance autocratic
gptkbp:historicalImpact shaped_the_future_of_the_Indian_subcontinent
gptkbp:historicalLegacy remembered as a strong ruler
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:Delhi_Sultanate
subject of various historical interpretations
described in historical texts
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the most powerful rulers of the Mamluk Dynasty
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sultan Balban
gptkbp:influence inspired literary works
gptkbp:internationalRelations maintained diplomatic relations with neighboring states
gptkbp:judges implemented_Sharia_law
gptkbp:knownFor establishing a strong central authority
gptkbp:legacy influenced_future_rulers_of_Delhi_Sultanate
gptkbp:militaryRank formed alliances with local chieftains
used cavalry effectively
expanded the army
against_the_Mongols
gptkbp:militaryService Amir
gptkbp:notableEvent consolidation of power
gptkbp:personalLife had several wives and children
gptkbp:politicalPosition married into noble families
faced revolts and uprisings
gptkbp:portrayedBy depicted in paintings and sculptures
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Iltutmish
gptkbp:reign 1250-1287
gptkbp:religion Islam
gptkbp:successor Kaiqubad
gptkbp:title gptkb:Sultan_of_Delhi