What is meant by "The Forty"?

What is meant by "The Forty"? Correct Answer The select body of the Turkish aristocracy

The Forty a select body of Turkish nobles was created by Iltutmish for better and effective administration. But after Iltutmish, the members of the Forty enjoyed unlimited power due to his weak and incompetent successors.

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