History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c14.71

c14.71

Thus the Secret service department became a terror to the people and the activities of the munhīs aroused feeling of fear and hatred. The nobles, the traders and the common people, all stood in dread of the king’s reporters. ‘Alā-uddīn’s market control was successful because of the strict vigilance of this department.