Q. The Indian ruler who had issued a royal edict forbidding anyone to laugh in his court was
Ghiyasuddin Balban, who ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1266 to 1287, was known for his strict enforcement of court discipline. He issued a royal edict forbidding anyone from laughing in his court, believing that such behavior undermined the dignity and authority of the monarchy. Balban emphasized the concept of kingship as a divine institution and introduced practices like Sijda (prostration) and Paibos (kissing the monarch's feet) to reinforce the Sultan's supreme status.
Why the other options are incorrect:
(B) Aurangzeb – While known for his orthodox Islamic policies, there is no historical record of him banning laughter in his court.
(C) Iltutmish – He was a significant ruler of the Slave Dynasty but did not impose such a restriction.
(D) Muhammad-bin-Tughluq – Famous for his ambitious projects and administrative reforms, but not for prohibiting laughter in his court.
Therefore, the ruler who issued a royal edict forbidding laughter in his court was Balban.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Ghiyasuddin Balban, who ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1266 to 1287, was known for his strict enforcement of court discipline. He issued a royal edict forbidding anyone from laughing in his court, believing that such behavior undermined the dignity and authority of the monarchy. Balban emphasized the concept of kingship as a divine institution and introduced practices like Sijda (prostration) and Paibos (kissing the monarch's feet) to reinforce the Sultan's supreme status.
Why the other options are incorrect:
(B) Aurangzeb – While known for his orthodox Islamic policies, there is no historical record of him banning laughter in his court.
(C) Iltutmish – He was a significant ruler of the Slave Dynasty but did not impose such a restriction.
(D) Muhammad-bin-Tughluq – Famous for his ambitious projects and administrative reforms, but not for prohibiting laughter in his court.
Therefore, the ruler who issued a royal edict forbidding laughter in his court was Balban.