[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [History of the Qaraunah Turks in India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936) › c8.121 # History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c8.121 History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c8.121 - **Language:** English ### [c8.121](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936.c8.121) Thus the precepts of religion were pressed into service, and in every way the state tried to give proof of its sincerity. Though the Sultan proceeded cautiously, he failed to foresee that it needed something more than ordinary piety to induce the people to part with their silver and gold for the copper and brass of the Sultan, and for this reason the scheme collapsed. - [Previous: c8.120](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936.c8.120) - [Next: c8.122](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936.c8.122) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936.c8.121](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936.c8.121) · Pramāṇa