Khafi Khan, in his Muntakhab-ul-Lubab, quoted by various authors including Ghosh SC (2000) The History of Education in Medieval India 1192-1757, Originals, New Delhi,, quoted in M.A. Khan Islamic Jihad: A legacy of forced conversion, imperialism and slavery (2011)
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But he (Shivaji) made it a rule that whenever his followers were plundering, they should not do harm to the mosques, the Book of God (Quran), or the women of anyone.
— Khafi Khan on Shivaji
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "But he (Shivaji) made it a rule that whenever his followers were plundering, they should not do harm to the mosques, the Book of God (Quran), or the women of anyone." in the context of "Khafi Khan, in his Muntakhab-ul-Lubab, quoted by various authors including Ghosh SC (2000) The History of Education in Medieval India 1192-1757, Originals, New Delhi,, quoted in M.A. Khan Islamic Jihad: A legacy of forced conversion, imperialism and slavery (2011)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Shivaji" (Quotes about Shivaji)
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About Khafi Khan
Muhammad Hashim (c. 1664-1732), better known by his title Khafi Khan, was a civil servant and historian of Mughal India. He is notable for authoring Muntakhab-al Lubab, a Persian language book about the history of India.
About Khafi Khan
Muhammad Hashim (c. 1664-1732), better known by his title Khafi Khan, was a civil servant and historian of Mughal India. He is notable for authoring Muntakhab-al Lubab, a Persian language book about the history of India.
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