The Foundation of Muslim Rule in India: A History of the Establishment and Progress of the Turkish Sultanate of Delhi, 1206–1290 A.D. c17.12
The Foundation of Muslim Rule in India: A History of the Establishment and Progress of the Turkish Sultanate of Delhi, 1206–1290 A.D. c17.12
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c17.12
A Muslim king is not only expected to provide for the dispensation of justice but also to hear and decide cases himself³. The king therefore tried both original and appeal cases, for he was the highest court of justice⁴. In cases arising out of the violation or application of the religious side of the *Shariah*, he was assisted by the *mufti* and the *sadrus-sudur* while in cases of a secular nature he sat with the *qaziul-quzat* (chief justice). He also held summary trial of criminal offences⁵.