During Balban’s rule, Bengal’s governor, Tughril Khan, revolted and declared himself independent, exploiting the distant location of Bengal and local administrative weaknesses. Balban viewed this rebellion as a direct challenge to royal authority. He marched with a powerful army toward Lakhnauti and conducted one of the harshest campaigns of his reign. Tughril Khan was captured and executed and Balban reorganized Bengal’s administration to prevent future revolts. The suppression of Tughril Khan reaffirmed Balban’s policy of strict governance and demonstrated his readiness to use force to maintain central control. It also restored stability in Bengal and strengthened the Sultanate.