[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Mughal Administration](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sarkar-1920) › c12.s5.7 # Mughal Administration c12.s5.7 Mughal Administration c12.s5.7 - **Language:** English ### [c12.s5.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sarkar-1920.c12.s5.7) So, too, the Safavi dynasty of Persia at first created an influence and a strong following by posing as religious leaders, and then easily seized the throne of that country. The Sikh \*gurus\* began as religious guides pure and simple, and ended by becoming warriors and rulers of men. Even now they are designated as the 'ten Padishahs' by their votaries. - [Previous: c12.s5.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sarkar-1920.c12.s5.6) - [Next: c12.s6.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sarkar-1920.c12.s6.1) - [Up: c12.s5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sarkar-1920.c12.s5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sarkar-1920.c12.s5.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sarkar-1920.c12.s5.7) · Pramāṇa