The Delhi Sultans — Social Studies STD 7 — Question

Delhi Sultans required reliable governors and administrators. Rulers especially, Iltutmish favoured special slaves called 'bandagan' for this purpose. They did not appoint aristocrats or landed chiefs as governors.
Bandagans were trained for important political offices. They depended totally on their masters therefore, the Sultan could trust them.
The Khaljis and Tughluqs continued this tradition and raised people from humble birth to high positions. They were appointed as generals and governors. All this led to an element of political instability.