Socio Political Thought Of Shah WaliAllah Rahmatullahi Alaihi

174 Selectiorls from Hujjat Alldh al-Bdlighah
inspiring awe in their hearts so that they all submit to his authority
and have no other option. When he succeeds in this, he should verify
his doubts about them before waging war. If he apprehends that they
will create disturbance once again, he should impose heavy taxes
and tributes on them, demolish their fortifications and render them
incapable of pursuing such a course again.
67. Since the khalgah is the protector of a system brought into existence
by a combination of heterogenous elements, it is necessary for him
to remain alert, to despatch spies to every comer, and to utilise his
penetrating acumen. Whenever he sees any alliance taking place
in the armies, he should immediately form a similar alliance comprising
those people whose affiliation with the rebels is normally
impossible. When he notices that some individual is ieeking the office
of khulijkh, he should hasten to take preventive measures against
his possible moves. He should destroy his power and should weaken
his strength. He should constantly work for making his own authority
acceptable among people so that their general consensus in his
favour becomes an established principle with them. Mere acceptance
of authority should not be considered sufficient; rather, there should
be some evident signs of this acceptance. For instance, prayers for
him and a public acknowledgement of his authoritative position
should take place in big gatherings. People should also adopt forms
and conventions prescribed by the khalllfah e.g. circulation of coins
engraved with the name of the khalqah as is the custom in our time.