Amir ul-Mulk

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Amir ul-Mulk
The Mehtar of Chitral
Tenure1895-1895 (two months)
PredecessorMehtar Nizam ul-Mulk
SuccessorMehtar Shuja ul-Mulk
Born1877
Chitral
Died1923
BuriedChitral
ResidenceChitral Fort

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]

References[]

  1. ^ Holland, Josiah Gilbert; Gilder, Richard Watson (1898). The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. Century Company. pp. 89 and 90.
  2. ^ Scott, Ian Dixon (1937). Notes on Chitral. Manager, Government of India Press. p. 4.
  3. ^ Hazārah, Fayz Muhammad Kātib (19 December 2012). The History of Afghanistan (6 Vol. Set). BRILL. p. 1052. ISBN 978-9004234918.
  4. ^ Simner, Mark (20 January 2017). Pathan Rising: Jihad on the North West Frontier of India 1897-1898. Fonthill Media.
  5. ^ Ahmad, Aziz; Ishwaran, Karigoudar (1973). Contributions to Asian Studies. Brill Archive. pp. 93–100.


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