Mughal Administration c17.s8.2

c17.s8.2

So much for the richer classes. As regards the common people, the Muslim State made no attempt to strengthen the nation, to develop the national character, or ensure the economic prosperity of the people. No independence of thought was allowed, and the grossest kind of flattery was expected and encouraged by the Court. Hence, no first-rate genius in literature or art was produced among the Indian Muhammadans.