Q. Which Sultan received a robe of honour from the caliph?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Iltutmish
Explanation:
Iltutmish was the first Sultan of Delhi to receive a robe of honour and a letter of investiture (Manshur) from the Abbasid Caliph of Baghdad.
- This recognition legitimized his rule and elevated his status among the Muslim rulers of the time.
- It was a significant event as it marked the formal acceptance of the Delhi Sultanate by the Islamic world.
Why the others are incorrect:
- Qutub-ud-din Aibak: He was the founder of the Delhi Sultanate but did not receive any such recognition from the Caliph.
- Balban: Though powerful and authoritative, he also did not receive the robe of honour from the Caliph.
- Ala-ud-din Khilji: He refused to acknowledge the Caliph’s authority and did not seek such titles or robes from him.
So, Iltutmish stands out as the Sultan who received the robe of honour from the Caliph.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Iltutmish was the first Sultan of Delhi to receive a robe of honour and a letter of investiture (Manshur) from the Abbasid Caliph of Baghdad.
- This recognition legitimized his rule and elevated his status among the Muslim rulers of the time.
- It was a significant event as it marked the formal acceptance of the Delhi Sultanate by the Islamic world.
Why the others are incorrect:
- Qutub-ud-din Aibak: He was the founder of the Delhi Sultanate but did not receive any such recognition from the Caliph.
- Balban: Though powerful and authoritative, he also did not receive the robe of honour from the Caliph.
- Ala-ud-din Khilji: He refused to acknowledge the Caliph’s authority and did not seek such titles or robes from him.
So, Iltutmish stands out as the Sultan who received the robe of honour from the Caliph.