History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c17.s2.11

c17.s2.11

The powers vested in the market officials were very extensive. They coerced, whipped and tyrannized over the traders in every way. But in short weights were their common habits, and they did all this in spite of the barbarous punishments inflicted upon them for the slightest offence.