Ziauddin Barani Major Theories | Notable Works | UGC NET | CUET-PG
1. Introduction: Ziauddin Barani (1285–1357 CE approx.) was a 14th-century Indian Muslim political thinker, historian, and courtier during the Delhi Sultanate period, particularly in the reigns of Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq and Firuz Shah Tughlaq. He is best known for his political writings in Persian, which provide valuable insights into the ideology of kingship, governance,…