Multiple choice

What condition was to be accepted when Caliph's investiture was solicited?

  1. Naib of Caliph

  2. Successor of Caliph

  3. Slave of Caliph

  4. Disciple of Caliph
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Explanation

When Caliph's investiture was solicited, the Delhi Sultan had to accept the condition of being the Naib (deputy/representative) of the Caliph. This acknowledged the Caliph's theoretical supremacy while allowing the Sultan to exercise actual power.

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