Consider the following statements regarding Bahlol Lodi's theory of kingship:
1. He completely discarded the Turkish concept of absolute monarchy and divine right.
2. He treated the Afghan nobles as his equals, referring to them as 'Masnad-i-Ali'.
3. He regularly sat on the royal throne (Takht) to assert his supremacy over the rebellious provincial governors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Statement 3 is incorrect. Bahlol Lodi respected the Afghan tribal sentiments of equality and never sat on the throne. Instead, he sat on a carpet with his nobles to maintain their support. Statements 1 and 2 correctly describe his tribal concept of kingship.

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