Question

According to the “Circle of Justice”, why was it important for military commanders to keep the interests of the peasantry in mind?

NCERT Class 7th Social Science (Our Pasts II) Chapter 3- The Delhi Sultans

Answer 1

According to the "Circle of Justice", a king cannot survive without soldiers and soldiers cannot live without salaries due to that reason it was important for  soldiers to please the peasants. Salaries of the soldiers came from the revenue paid by the peasants although peasants were allowed to pay their revenue only when they were prosperous and happy.

Answer 2

Answer:

According to the “Circle of Justice”, it was important for military commanders to keep the interests of the peasantry in mind because soldiers' salaries come from the revenue collected from peasants and peasants can pay revenue only when they are prosperous and happy.