The Administration of the Sultanate of Dehli c15.32

c15.32

¹ Compare the terms granted to the Rājah of Gwalior by Mu'izz-u'd-dīn Muḥammad bin Sām:—
(i) the rājah should accept the suzerainty of the sultan and be faithful to him;
(ii) he should be regular in the payment of tribute;
(iii) he should protect the interests of the people and order their affairs properly;
(iv) he should look after the interests of the military and civil servants posted in his dominions;
(v) he should show consideration to the needs of the peasants;
(vi) he should discard all methods which are tainted with tyranny;
(vii) he should carry out royal commands without delay. Tāj, ff. 166b, 167a.