CRITERIA FOR THE DISMISSAL OF OFFICIALS IN THE TĪMŪRID EMPĪRE
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Anahtar Kelimeler:
Tīmūrid EmPīre, public administration, officials, dismissal from office, political oversight, Khwāndamīr, Dastūr al-vuzara.Özet
This article analyzes the criteria for the dismissal of officials during the Tīmūrid era based on historical sources. In particular, Khwāndamīr’s Dastūr al-wuzarā (“The Manual of Viziers”) and his other prominent work Rawżat al-ṣafā (“The Garden of Purity”) are examined as key sources within the scope of this study. These works not only recount historical events but also shed light on the ethical and administrative principles of public service, outlining the responsibilities and accountability of state officials.
Furthermore, the article explores how concepts such as authority distribution, loyalty, honesty, justice, and responsibility influenced the conduct of officials within the Tīmūrid administrative system. The main objective is to assess the role of dismissal criteria in ensuring political and social stability in the medieval period through the example of the Tīmūrid state and to evaluate this experience as a historical model that can contribute to a deeper understanding of modern theories of public administration.
