This group was initially a source of strength for Iltutmish but later became very powerful and played a significant role in the succession struggles after his death.
Who among the following constituted Turkan-e-Chihalgani ?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2009 · Topic: Delhi Sultanate: Slave Dynasty (Turkan-i-Chahalgani (Council of Forty))
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