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It may not be possible to agree with all the conclusions drawn by the learned author, but there is no doubt that he has put a great deal of labour and mature thought in the work.
The work is without doubt a useful addition to the historical literature pertaining to the Deccan, and it is hoped that Dr. Husaini will continue his study of the medieval sultanates of the region, especially those which have not been probed so far.
133 PP· 'T HE word "Freedom" has since the French (View the image of this page)liberty by the action of a corrupt cadi or the tyranny of a powerful noble, there was no process like the habeas corpus of English law or the administrative action permissible under the continental systems.
This definition stresses the senses and the intellect; and later the author discusses the termsjabr and ikhtiyar (pre-destination and free will), And in this connection the answer of Miskawayh to Tawhidi is most interesting, for it shows the detailed and systematic thinking that went towards all thinking about human actions in this world.
ROFESSOR Pitthawala's work on the physical and economic geography of Sind is divided into twelve chapters, con• tains a useful note on Karachi and finally gives a very valuable list of references.
In this respect the learned author's analysis of the physiography of Sind is complete, It will therefore always serve as a valuable reference work and will provide a useful back• ground to the future researchers on the subject, Chapters VII to XI of this book deal wita the human and economic aspects.