History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c11.119

c11.119

The recall of Qutlugh Khan was followed by a fresh blunder of a more serious character. The Sultan's preferential treatment had swelled the heads of the "Centurions" (amirān-i-sadah⁵⁸) who were always ready to revolt against his authority and who paid little heed to obligations of law or morality in matters of administration. They were a source of considerable mischief, for whenever any rebellion occur-