History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c12.22

c12.22

Such was the attitude of Muslim Churchmen in the 14th century towards the non-Muslims. Their advice was not literally followed by capable and sensible rulers who consulted their interests, but there was always a temptation before bigots and weak men to be swayed by their influence. Under Muhammad Tughluq the 'Ulama failed to gain the upper hand, but after his death the pendulum swung back in the opposite direction and his priest-ridden cousin adopted a policy which was fraught with disastrous consequences to the empire notwithstanding his comprehensive schemes of reform.