12 खतरनाक सजाएं जो मध्य युग में दी जाती थी / 12 Most Brutal Medieval Torture Techniques

There were no police in medieval times and in order to make sure that people kept themselves away from crime and disorder, they were subjected to strict punishments. The punishments were harsh because the overall system was influenced by the Church and such punishments were given in order to create fear in the hearts of the people and to keep them from committing crimes. Punishments were mostly given through trials by ordeal in which the innocent and guilty both had to go through tough ordeals. In the 13th century AD trial by ordeal was replaced by trial by jury.