Promotion of Learning in India during Muhammadan Rule (by Muhammadans) c10.142

c10.142

THE establishment of a new dynasty inaugurated a new and better order of things. Sulṭān Jalālud-dīn was of a marked literary taste. He used to pay learned men their due honour; and a literary atmosphere was created about the Royal Court which did not exist in the previous reign. His companions were distinguished as well for their sense and courage as for their wit and good humour, and renowned literary men of the time were frequently admitted to his private parties. Among these may be mentioned the following, famous for their erudition and for the works of poetry, history or science they composed :—