General Aptitude TestGeneral KnowledgeMedieval History

In the early Delhi Sultanate, the term bandagan referred to:

In the early Delhi Sultanate, the term bandagan referred to:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → Special slaves purchased for military service

The early Delhi Sultans, especially Iltutmish, favoured their special slaves purchased for military service, called bandagan in Persian. They were carefully trained and some held the highest posts.