History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2024 History
Which of the following was not associated with the prerogative of a Sultan in the Delhi Sultanate?
AMinting of coins in own name
BReading of Khutba
CRiding an elephant
DConstruction of a mosque ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Construction of a mosque — The answer is the construction of a mosque.
Explanation
★The answer is the construction of a mosque.
★The prerogatives of the Delhi Sultans included minting coins in their own name.
★They included the reading of the Khutba, a Friday sermon naming the Sultan as head of the community.
★They also included riding on elephants.
★The Khutba and the coinage were regarded as symbols of sovereignty.
★The construction of mosques was not counted among these royal prerogatives.
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