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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 70

Who among the following introduced the Persian festival of Nowruz in India?

  1. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
  2. Alauddin Khilji
  3. Balban
  4. Iltutmish
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Answer: (C) Balban

Explanation

Balban adopted Persian court etiquette (sijda, paibos) and celebrated Nowruz to enhance royal prestige.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: not credited with this.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: not credited with this.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: Balban introduced Persian court customs, including Nowruz.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: not credited with this.