Amir ul-Mulk

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

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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