Political Science · Indian Political Thought
Which is Not correct about the political thought of Abul Fazl?
AHe gave a mixed divine and social contract theory of kingship
BHe vested both temporal and spiritual sovereignty in kingship
CHe was inspired by Arabian philosophers in developing his Divine Light theory of kingship ✓ Correct
DThrough his idea of Sulh-i-kul, he freed sovereignty from the dictates of theologians
Correct answer: (C) He was inspired by Arabian philosophers in developing his Divine Light theory of kingship — The incorrect statement concerns the source of his Divine Light theory.
Explanation
★The incorrect statement concerns the source of his Divine Light theory.
★Abul Fazl was inspired by Persian philosophers, not Arabian ones.
★His Divine Light theory drew on Persian illuminationist thought.
★He gave a mixed divine and contractual theory of kingship.
★He vested both temporal and spiritual sovereignty in the king.
★Through Sulh-i-kul he freed sovereignty from the theologians.
★So the claim about Arabian philosophers is incorrect.
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