Author: Khan, A.D.
Title: A History of the Sadarat in Medieval India. Volume I: Pre-Mughal Period
Description: Delhi, Idarah-i Adabiyat-i Delli, 1988. orig. boards, dustwrapper. 22x14cm, xi,293 pp.. Rubberstamp to flyleaf. Some rubbing & page-edge soil. Good. ¶ All published. No further volumes ever issued. "A critical and indepth study of the origin, development, function and working of the Department of the Sadr, the chief ecclesiastical officer of the empire of the Sultanate of Delhi, responsible for the administration of justice, management of endowments, inspection of public morals, conduct of cultural affairs, direction of education, assurance of social welfare and the care of other humanitarian concerns of the state" - dustwrapper.

Keywords: Medieval India, Islam, Islamic, Political History, Delhi Sultanate, India South Asia, , ,