History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c10.202

c10.202

Though the Sultan obtained the Khalifah’s patent to legitimise his authority, the result does not seem to have been what he desired it to be. There was no question about the legality of his title to the throne, and neither Hindus nor Muhammadans had ever raised any doubt about his lawful sovereignty. He failed to understand the real need of the hour. The interests of the empire demanded not the confirmation of an already valid title but a complete reversal of policy. The Khalifah's patent was a poor substitute for sympathy and confidence. The Sultan persisted in his arbitrary course, and his vindictive attitude made it more and more difficult for him to win back the allegiance of his famine-stricken subjects. The hope that a diploma from the Khalifah would make them cease to rebel against their ruler proved futile and towards the middle of 746 A.D. the Sultan was plunged into difficulties from which he could never extricate himself.