The Sultan And The Quazi/story

The Sultan And The Quazi  

Gias Uddin Azam Shah was a great ruler of Bengal. He was very kind and just. He was fond of hunting. One day he went on a  hunting in a nearby jungle. He aimed at a fawn but missed its target and pierced into the breast of a young boy who died instantly. The boy was the only son of a widow . She became almost mad in sorrow. She went to the Quazi and complained against the Sultan for justice. The Quazi was a brave judge. He was famous for his fair justice. He called the Sultan before the court. He asked the Sultan to compensate the widow for her loss. Otherwise he would punish him. The Sultan at once carried out the order of the Quazi. He satisfied the widow by giving her compensation. Then the Quazi got down from his seat  and showed the Sultan due honour. He said to the Sultan, "If you had disobeyed my order I would have beaten you with my cane ." While leaving the court the Sultan drew his sword and said to the Quazi. "If you had failed to do justice out of fear for me. I would have punished you with this sword." He thanked the Quazi for his brave and fair judgement. He embraced the Quazi.

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