What was the role of the Ulema in the Sultan's court?

They were responsible for interpreting the Shariat, managing religious endowments, and providing judicial services as Qazis.

Medieval Social and Religious Classes

UPSC Archival Analysis

Dastar-Bandan was a term used for the Ulema (Islamic scholars) in the Delhi Sultanate, so named because of the distinctive turbans they wore.

Exam Year

2014

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2014_52 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India