Which was first Delhi sultan to assume title of Zil-i-Ilahi?

Q. Which was first Delhi sultan to assume title of Zil-i-Ilahi?
Answer: Balban
Notes: According to Balban who ruled from 1266 CE to 1286 CE, the Sultan was God’s shadow on earth also called Zil-i-Ilahi and the recipient of divine grace also called as Nibyabat-i-Khudai.

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