History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET December 2013 History
Considering the relationship between the ulema and the ruler during the Sultanate period, which one of the following statements is correct?
AThe ulema derived authority from the shariat
BThe ulema did not allow the Sultan to interpret the Divine Word
CThe ulema could not be dispensed with by the Sultan at will
DNone of the above ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) None of the above — None of the listed statements is correct, so the answer is none of the above.
Explanation
★None of the listed statements is correct, so the answer is none of the above.
★In practice the ulema served as advisers to the Sultan on religious matters.
★They did not hold an authority that the Sultan could not override.
★The Sultan could appoint and dismiss them at his own will.
★So the claims that they limited the Sultan or could not be removed are wrong.
★They were often given judicial posts within the Sultanate.
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