Multiple choice

Who among the following protested against the power of Caliph?

  1. Balban

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Iltutmish

  4. Mohammad Tughlaq
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khilji notably refused to acknowledge the authority of the Abbasid Caliph and declared himself as the supreme ruler. He took the title of 'Sikander Sani' and even dropped the Caliph's name from coins and prayers, asserting complete independence from religious authority outside his realm.

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