Why did Alaul Mulk oppose the new religion?

He argued that religion depends on prophecy and divine sanction, and any attempt to create a man-made faith would alienate the masses and destroy the Sultanate.

Ambition of the Khaljis

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which Sultan wanted to launch a new religion, but Ulemas opposed the move?

Alauddin Khalji initially intended to launch a new religion, but abandoned the plan on the advice of his counselor, Alaul Mulk.

Exam Year

2003

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2003_166 Ref: Ziauddin Barani, Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi