Question

conclusion of Delhi sultanate and mugal empire difference ​

Answer 1

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The Sultanate, generally, was viewed as an Islamic state and the Sufis' support

towards the Sultanate seemed plausible and logical. The Sufis, however, did

not view the Sultanate as purely Islamic, as it deviated from the principles of

Islamic statehood to a great extent. A true Islamic state would be a reflection

of the system of the early Caliphate. Hence, their support towards the

Sultanate was not unconditional, but issue based.

Muslim statehood initially was formed wit~ the assumption that

sovereignty belongs to God 1 and the Sultans or the Kings were representatives

of God 1

, who were supposed to rule on the basis of Shari' at, rule of law and

equity. The head of the state was not a hereditary one, but was selected or

elected on the basis of consensus.2 In this, the wisest, the pious and the

popular people played a vital role. The law making process was not arbitrary,

but based on consensus or consultations. In the light ofthis, the early Caliphs

refused to nominate their successors and left the choice to the people.

The "right going" Caliphs (the first four) did not regard themselves

above law; instead they declared themselves at par with other people, both

Muslims and non-Muslims. 3 They also appointed judges, who, they declared,

had the powers to give verdict against the Caliph4 and uphold justice at any

cost