Zia Barani: Life and Work

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Questions and Answers

In which works did Zia Barani present his political ideas?

Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
Tarikh-i-Firuzshahi and Fatawa-i-Jahandari (correct)
Zia Barani did not present any political ideas
Kautilya’s Arthshastra and Machiavelli’s Prince

What time period did Zia Barani live in?

1325-1390
1250-1325
1300-1375
1283-1359 (correct)

According to Zia Barani, who is an ideal Sultan?

'Cruel and ruthless', 'deceptive and unjust', 'weak and non-authoritative', 'ignorant of the sharia principles'
'Prominent in changing laws based on personal whims', 'unpredictable in delivering justice', 'ignorant of the people's welfare', 'ruthless and wrathful'
'Lacks understanding of justice and deception', 'weak and powerless', 'lacks wisdom in statecraft', 'follows personal whims over sharia principles'
'Noble Born', 'have an innate sense of Justice', 'Wise enough to understand deception and conspiracies', 'following the path of Sharia in Personal and Public life' (correct)

What type of laws did Barani categorize into two types?

Shariat and laws derived from Holy Quran and Teachings of Prophet Mohammad (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Zia Barani offer his advices (Nasihat) to Muslim Kings?

'Fatawa-i-Jahandari' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two most important works of Zia Barani?

Tarikh-i-Firuzshahi and Fatawa-i-Jahandari Signup and view all the answers

What qualities should an ideal Sultan possess according to Zia Barani?

Noble Born, innate sense of Justice, wise enough to understand deception and conspiracies, following the path of Sharia in Personal and Public life Signup and view all the answers

What are the five mean qualities that an ideal Sultan should not have according to Zia Barani?

falsehood, Changeability, deception, wrathfulness, injustice Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of delivering justice according to Zia Barani's view of an ideal Sultan?

The entire power and status of Sultan depends on the quality and ability of giving Justice. It involves protecting the lives of the people and providing them welfare support. Signup and view all the answers