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A politician's sleight, cunning rhetoric to garner sympathy, studied mask of humbleness to disguise a huge ego and zero knowledge! This fellow has no clue about history but will not back down.
If he had the slightest concern with gaining “knowledge”, he would've recognised + https://twitter.com/Aabhas24/status/1264492710007730176
A politician's sleight, cunning rhetoric to garner sympathy, studied mask of humbleness to disguise a huge ego and zero knowledge! This fellow has no clue about history but will not back down.
If he had the slightest concern with gaining “knowledge”, he would've recognised + https://twitter.com/Aabhas24/status/1264492710007730176
2/n
..it when he encountered it, acknowledged it when it is given, instead of continuing to brazen it out, acolytes in tow (the ones that prop up the pretensions of such people.) He enthusiastically likes n shares all the abuse they direct at me for pointing out his humbug and +
..it when he encountered it, acknowledged it when it is given, instead of continuing to brazen it out, acolytes in tow (the ones that prop up the pretensions of such people.) He enthusiastically likes n shares all the abuse they direct at me for pointing out his humbug and +
3/n
..then makes this hypocritical show of civility.
First n foremost, quit lying to build your case! I've not abused you. “Two-bit twitter gyani” is not an abuse by any stretch. It conveys my contempt for the kind of “history” people like you put out for cheap kicks n wah-wahi +
..then makes this hypocritical show of civility.
First n foremost, quit lying to build your case! I've not abused you. “Two-bit twitter gyani” is not an abuse by any stretch. It conveys my contempt for the kind of “history” people like you put out for cheap kicks n wah-wahi +
4/n
..that these crude appeals fetch! You might sustain affront at my opinion about you, since you appear to fancy yourself some kind of a leader, but it still is not an abuse!
History does not owe anything to anyone. True. There's only one way to tell history. Truthfully. That +
..that these crude appeals fetch! You might sustain affront at my opinion about you, since you appear to fancy yourself some kind of a leader, but it still is not an abuse!
History does not owe anything to anyone. True. There's only one way to tell history. Truthfully. That +
5/n
..is why I detest liars and twisting of history by propagandists.
First he said there was no proof, din't even know of a primary source, and when it is put under his nose, clutches at straws highlighting speculative notes in the margins to somehow buttress the utter nonsense+
..is why I detest liars and twisting of history by propagandists.
First he said there was no proof, din't even know of a primary source, and when it is put under his nose, clutches at straws highlighting speculative notes in the margins to somehow buttress the utter nonsense+
6/n
..that he has been tweeting.
And since this fellow's bent upon making this a matter of his reputation (and make a fool of himself yet again!) the facts now:
Badauni clearly mentions the incident of the brahmin as the chief & immediate cause though he mentions the matter had +
..that he has been tweeting.
And since this fellow's bent upon making this a matter of his reputation (and make a fool of himself yet again!) the facts now:
Badauni clearly mentions the incident of the brahmin as the chief & immediate cause though he mentions the matter had +
7/n
..built over some time. But reason given is different (MuT II, p. 255) reference to which is provided in notes, but this fellow cleverly avoids it as it's inconvenient for his demagoguery!)
1) Misappropriation of grants by Sadr's office and
2) bitter, acrimonious contention +
..built over some time. But reason given is different (MuT II, p. 255) reference to which is provided in notes, but this fellow cleverly avoids it as it's inconvenient for his demagoguery!)
1) Misappropriation of grants by Sadr's office and
2) bitter, acrimonious contention +
8/n
..among ulama in past causing gross miscarriage of justice, ad hoc executions of people for blasphemy, personal enmity settled by misusing law, etc. (the issue of legalisation of Akbar's marriages forming only a minor part of this, if at all.)
Quite clearly, it had aught to +
..among ulama in past causing gross miscarriage of justice, ad hoc executions of people for blasphemy, personal enmity settled by misusing law, etc. (the issue of legalisation of Akbar's marriages forming only a minor part of this, if at all.)
Quite clearly, it had aught to +
9/n
..do with any ambitions to be khalifa or whatever this fellow's been BSing about, but to standardise interpretation of law, avoid its manipulation and curbing clergy's power.
The intentions become clearer from the contents of the ‘mahzar’.
Imp thing to know is, as per Islam +
..do with any ambitions to be khalifa or whatever this fellow's been BSing about, but to standardise interpretation of law, avoid its manipulation and curbing clergy's power.
The intentions become clearer from the contents of the ‘mahzar’.
Imp thing to know is, as per Islam +
10/n
..in non-Arabic lands the Sultan already has this status equivalent to Amir, and therefore the duty to lead prayers (which Akbar was remiss with.)
The grounding of the Mahzar was in Qur'an (4/59: “Obey God, obey the Prophet, and those who have authority among you”) and the +
..in non-Arabic lands the Sultan already has this status equivalent to Amir, and therefore the duty to lead prayers (which Akbar was remiss with.)
The grounding of the Mahzar was in Qur'an (4/59: “Obey God, obey the Prophet, and those who have authority among you”) and the +
11/n
..authentic tradition: “Surely the man who is dearest to God on the day of the judgement is the Imam-i-adil; whosoever obeys the Amir, obeys Thee; and whosoever rebels against him, rebels against Thee.”
It stated: “we have agreed that the rank of Sultan-i-adil is higher in +
..authentic tradition: “Surely the man who is dearest to God on the day of the judgement is the Imam-i-adil; whosoever obeys the Amir, obeys Thee; and whosoever rebels against him, rebels against Thee.”
It stated: “we have agreed that the rank of Sultan-i-adil is higher in +
12/n
..the eyes of God than the rank of a mujtahid [accepted authority learned in Islamic law].”
It stated: “we declare that the King of Islam, Amir of the faithful, Shadow of God on the earth... is most wise... Should, therefore, in future a religious question arise, regarding +
..the eyes of God than the rank of a mujtahid [accepted authority learned in Islamic law].”
It stated: “we declare that the King of Islam, Amir of the faithful, Shadow of God on the earth... is most wise... Should, therefore, in future a religious question arise, regarding +
13/n
..which the opinions of Mujtahids differ and His Majesty in his penetrating intellect and clear wisdom be inclined to adopt, for the benefit of the people and for the betterment of the administration of the country, any of the conflicting opinions which exist on that point +
..which the opinions of Mujtahids differ and His Majesty in his penetrating intellect and clear wisdom be inclined to adopt, for the benefit of the people and for the betterment of the administration of the country, any of the conflicting opinions which exist on that point +
14/n
..he should issue an order to that effect... that such a decree will be binding on us and on the whole nation.”
Akbar clearly did not assume extraordinary religious authority or create a new office for himself but brought an existing *subordinate functionary to the sultan* +
..he should issue an order to that effect... that such a decree will be binding on us and on the whole nation.”
Akbar clearly did not assume extraordinary religious authority or create a new office for himself but brought an existing *subordinate functionary to the sultan* +
15/n
..viz. the Sadr, under imperial control.
His interpretation of law was to be final, just as a Privy Council's ruling. All that it really effected was that theologians were stripped of the power to persecute others for their opinions.
Din-i-Ilahi was aimed exactly at this: +
..viz. the Sadr, under imperial control.
His interpretation of law was to be final, just as a Privy Council's ruling. All that it really effected was that theologians were stripped of the power to persecute others for their opinions.
Din-i-Ilahi was aimed exactly at this: +
16/n
To overthrow the concept of a state religion (viz. Islam) and bind together his courtiers in personal devotion to the ruler (Ilahi stood for ‘ruler of the age’ and was used for all records incl. measures, calender, etc.)
To overthrow the concept of a state religion (viz. Islam) and bind together his courtiers in personal devotion to the ruler (Ilahi stood for ‘ruler of the age’ and was used for all records incl. measures, calender, etc.)
And... all this time wouldn't be wasted except for a fool's refusal to admit that he doesn't know and admit facts when they're shown to him.
Do this nation a favour:
Quit talking about history (and sociology and scripture and dharma.. subjects you know zilch about!)
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Do this nation a favour:
Quit talking about history (and sociology and scripture and dharma.. subjects you know zilch about!)
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