Which of the following was not associated with the prerogative of a Sultan in Delhi Sultanate?

Correct option is D

In the Delhi Sultanate, sovereign authority was symbolized primarily by two acts: minting coins in the ruler’s name and reading the Khutba (Friday sermon) in the Sultan’s name. These acts demonstrated the independent and legitimate political authority of the Sultan. Riding an elephant, although common among rulers, was a traditional royal activity symbolizing status and power but not a formal sovereign prerogative.
Construction of a mosque, however, was not necessarily tied to the assertion of sovereignty. Building mosques was considered an act of religious merit (sawab) and could be undertaken by nobles, local governors, and wealthy individuals as well, not exclusively by sovereign rulers. Therefore, it was not regarded as a distinctive prerogative of the Sultan.