What was the nature of monarchy in the sultanate period?
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We know that India or Hindustan (as it was called that time) was ruled by an absolute monarch until 1857 when the country came under the British Crown. Due to dis-organisation, division and enmity within the kingdoms, many foreign rulers invaded Hindustan at different times in medieval centuries.When a strong, authoritative and tactical king ruled, only then did our country stay united under that monarch. But there was one period in Indian history when the natives of our country were predominantly under military rule – under the Delhi Sultans. It is difficult to digest the fact but it is true that during Delhi Sultanate period, which lasted for 320 years, our country was under their military rule.
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The Sultan:
He was an absolute monarch, a military war lord and religious ruler in one with power of life and death over his subjects. This attribute of kingship in India was largely based on the Muslim Jurisprudence. The king was elected by the congregation and could be deposed for the violation of Holy Quran.