Indian rulers openly engaged with holy men, unlike European monarchs of the time.

Evidence

It is almost impossible to imagine a European ruler at this date, or indeed any date, being represented so submissively taking instruction in faith. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1270

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1270