Twilight of the Sultanate c13.s5.16

c13.s5.16

As a man Bahlūl was benevolent and courageous, honest and merciful. His intrinsic qualities of mind and heart had marked him out to his uncle Islām Shāh. He had a deep respect for his religion and great respect for its law. He said his prayers in public five times every day. He was fond of the company of the learned and the wise. His charitable disposition forbade him to turn a suppliant, although he did not encourage beggary.¹⁴⁴ The Sultan was extremely social in his behaviour and met his friends on an equal footing. If any one of his nobles fell ill, he would himself go to attend on him. But his circle of friends was so comprehensive as to cover almost the whole court, and every one tried to take advantage of his undue leniency.