Malik Muhammad Jayasi composed the epic poem ‘Padmavat’ in 1540 AD during the reign of the Sur ruler Sher Shah Suri. Written in the Awadhi dialect of Hindi, the work is an allegorical romance detailing the siege of Chittor by ...
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In Mughal administration, the Muhtasib was the Officer of Public Morality. Their primary role was to ensure that the general populace adhered to the established norms of Sharia (Islamic law). Their duties included checking weights and measures in markets, ensuring ...