According to Abu'l Fazls concept of sovereignty as a social contract, which of the following essences of his subjects was not protected by the King? A- Pal |
A and D B and F C and E A and F |
A and F |
The correct answer is Option D - A and F A- Pal According to Abu'l Fazls concept of sovereignty as a social contract, A- Pal and F- Kal were not protected by the King. Abu’l Fazl defined sovereignty as a social contract: the emperor protects the four essences of his subjects, namely, life (jan), property (mal), honour (namus) and faith (din), and in return demands obedience and a share of resources. Only just sovereigns were thought to be able to honour the contract with power and Divine guidance. |