Multiple choice The sultan, who refused to recognise the authority of the Caliph was Alauddin Khalji Ghiyasuddin Tughluq Muhammad bin Tughluq Qutbuddin Mubarak Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Alauddin Khalji was known for his independent stance and for asserting that he did not need the Caliph's recognition to legitimize his rule, unlike many other Sultans of the Delhi Sultanate.