(1) Division of Society on the Basis of Nationality: The most important characteristics of the society were division on the basis of nationality. Earlier such a division was very insignificant but now it had become quite distinct. (i) Foreign Muslims: Foreign Muslims, in general, constituted the ruling class. It was the most privileged and respected section of the society. All [...]
Theocratic as well as Military state: Before we discuss the issue whether the Delhi Sultanate was a theocratic state or a military state, it would be proper to say a few words about the nature of a theocratic state and military state. A theocratic state is one whose entire functioning is based on the tenets of a religion and a [...]
Our principal sources of the Sultanate period are primarily in Persian and Arabic. These are divided into two categories: (A) Chronicles. (B) Travels. (A) Chronicles: 1. ‘Chach-Nama’: Chach-Nama was originally written in Arabic. It was translated into Persian by Muhammad Ali-bin-Abu Bakr Kufi during the period of Nasir-ud-din Qubachah. It provides an account of the history of the Arab conquest. [...]