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He rose into great eminence during the weak rule of Nasiruddin and became de facto ruler of the State. Towards the beginning of his reign Ghiyas-ud-din Balban had to face more than one revolt. The Mewatis of Rajputana rose up in defiance of his authority. Sultan Balban met the rebels and suppressed them with a strong hand.

The Governor of Bengal rose up in revolt soon after. The two successive divisions of Imperial armies sent out from Delhi failed to check the revolt. At length the Sultan Balban himself took up the command of the army and the third expedition proved a success. The rebel Governor was hunted out and killed by order of Sultan Balban and a large number of his followers were executed.

After having wrecked his vengeance, Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Balban returned to Delhi in triumph, leaving the administration of Bengal to the charge of his second son. Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Balban was very strict and impartial in administering justice. He brought peace out of chaos. His government was on the whole fair and efficient. He kept close vigilance over the doings of his officials and took pain to see that right types of officers were appointed.

Mongol danger was ever present and Sultan Balban kept his army trained and disciplined to the highest pitch of efficiency. Sunqar was a brave warrior but he was poisoned to death.