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U.P.P.C.S. Pre 1997

Medieval Legal Framework

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Zawabits were concerned with:

Solution & Analysis

Answer: A

Concept In the Delhi Sultanate, while the Sharia (Islamic law) was the theoretical basis of the state, Sultans needed practical regulations to manage a predominantly non-Muslim population.

Explanation Zawabits were secular state laws or administrative regulations framed by the Sultans. They were used to address civic and administrative issues that were not explicitly covered by religious law.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option A is correct. Zawabits provided the necessary legal flexibility for the state to function in a diverse Indian environment.
Logic 2: These were distinct from religious edicts and were often issued by the Sultan's executive authority to ensure order and effective revenue collection.

Active Recall

Question

Why were Zawabits necessary?

Answer

They were essential because religious laws often did not provide specific solutions for the unique administrative and social challenges of ruling the Indian subcontinent.

Core Insight

The formulation of Zawabits signifies the transition of the Sultanate from a purely religious state to a pragmatic political entity.

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