Amir ul-Mulk (1 January 1877 – 23 December 1923) was the Mehtar (ruler) of the princely state of Chitral.[1][2] He assumed power after arranging for the murder of his brother Mehtar Nizam ul-Mulk.[3] His tenure as Mehtar was brief as he was removed from office in less than three months, before having the chance to consolidate his position.[4][5]
Amir ul-Mulk | |
|---|---|
| The Mehtar of Chitral | |
| Tenure | 1895-1895 (two months) |
Predecessor | Mehtar Nizam ul-Mulk |
Successor | Mehtar Shuja ul-Mulk |
| Born | 1877 Chitral |
| Died | 1923 (aged 45–46) |
| Buried | Chitral |
| Residence | Chitral Fort |
| Noble family | Kator Dynasty |
References
edit- ↑ Holland, Josiah Gilbert; Gilder, Richard Watson (1898). The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. Century Company. pp. 89 and 90.
- ↑ Scott, Ian Dixon (1937). Notes on Chitral. Manager, Government of India Press. p. 4.
- ↑ Hazārah, Fayz Muhammad Kātib (19 December 2012). The History of Afghanistan (6 Vol. Set). BRILL. p. 1052. ISBN 978-9004234918.
- ↑ Simner, Mark (20 January 2017). Pathan Rising: Jihad on the North West Frontier of India 1897-1898. Fonthill Media.
- ↑ Ahmad, Aziz; Ishwaran, Karigoudar (1973). Contributions to Asian Studies. Brill Archive. pp. 93–100.
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