Political Science · Indian Political Thought
Which book among the following is authored by Khwaja Ziauddin Barani?
AFatwa-i-Jahandari ✓ Correct
BAin-i-Akbari
CTarikh-i-Firozeshahi
DNone of the above
Correct answer: (A) Fatwa-i-Jahandari — Barani authored Fatwa-i-Jahandari, so the answer is Fatwa-i-Jahandari.
Explanation
★Barani authored Fatwa-i-Jahandari, so the answer is Fatwa-i-Jahandari.
★In it he sets out his ideas on kingship, state laws and the duties of a Muslim ruler.
★He distinguishes divine law from the state laws, or zawabit, made by the king.
★He stresses justice, price control and a strong consultative council.
★Ain-i-Akbari, by contrast, was written by Abul Fazl in Akbar's reign.
★Barani also wrote the historical Tarikh-i-Firozeshahi on the Delhi Sultanate.
★So among these, Fatwa-i-Jahandari is the work of Barani on political thought.
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