Assertion (A): The Sultans of Delhi were appointed as Viceroys of the Caliph of Baghdad. Reason (R): The Caliph granted them recognition by way of khilat and khitab.

• A. A is false but R is true
• B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• C. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
• D. A is true but R is false

Answer: (B)