Amir ul-Mulk

Amir ul-Mulk
The Mehtar of Chitral
Tenure1895-1895 (two months)
PredecessorMehtar Nizam ul-Mulk
SuccessorMehtar Shuja ul-Mulk
Born1877 (1877)Chitral
Died1923 (aged 45–46)
BuriedChitral
ResidenceChitral Fort
Noble familyKator Dynasty

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.