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Which of the following rulers had inscribed on his coins- 'Sovereignty is not given to every person, but it is given to the one who is chosen'

  • 1
    Iltutmish
  • 2
    Alauddin Khilji
  • 3
    Muhammad Tughlaq
  • 4
    Bahlol Lodi
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Answer : 3. "Muhammad Tughlaq"
Explanation :

Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, the Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351, inscribed on his coins the statement that "Sovereignty is not conferred upon every man but is placed on the elect." This inscription reflected his belief in the concept of divine right of kingship, where the ruler is chosen by God and possesses supreme 

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