TBofG

This book is composed of fifty chapters in the following order:

PART ONE

I.                   On the turn of Fortune’s wheel and in the praise of the Master of the World

II.                On the recognizing the extent of the God’s grace towards kings

III.             On holding court for the redress of wrongs and practicing, justice and virtue

IV.             Concerning tax collectors and constant enquiry into the affairs of wazirs

V.                Concerning assignees of land and enquiry into their treatment of the peasantry

VI.             Concerning judges, preachers and inspectors (of weights and measures) and the importance of their activities

VII.          On obtaining information about the conduct of tax collectors, judges, prefects of police and mayors, and keeping them in check

VIII.       On enquiry and investigation into matters of religious law suchlike

IX.             Concerning overloads ad their emoluments

X.                Concerning intelligence agents and reporters and (their importance in) administering the affairs of the country

XI.             On honouring the sublime commands and edicts which are issued from the courts

XII.          On sending pages from the courts upon important business

XIII.       On sending spies and using them for the good of the country and the people

XIV.       Concerning constant employment of massengers and carriers

XV.          On being careful about giving verbal orders in drunkenness and sobriety

XVI.       Concerning the steward of the household and the importance of his post

XVII.    Concerning boon companions and intimates of the king and the conduct of their affairs