- Nasir ud din Mahmud
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Nasir ud din Mahmud, Nasir ud din Firuz Shah (1246–1266) was the eighth sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate (Slave dynasty). He was the youngest son of Shams ud din Iltutmish (1211–1236), and he succeeded Ala ud din Masud after the chiefs replaced Masud when they felt that he began to behave as a tyrant.
As a ruler, Mahmud was known to be very religious, spending most of his time in prayer and renowned for aiding the poor and the distressed. However, it was actually his Deputy Sultan or Naib, Ghiyas ud din Balban, who primarily dealt with the state affairs. After Mahmud's death in 1266, Balban (1266–1287) rose to power as Mahmud had no children to be his heir.
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Sultan Ghari
His fortified tomb built by Iltutmish, known as Sultan Ghari, lies in the Vasant Kunj area, close to Mehrauli, in New Delhi. Built in 1231AD, it was the first Islamic Mausoleum (tomb) built in India.[1][2] The octagonal tomb chamber, is one of finest examples of Mamluk dynasty architecture, which also include the Qutub Minar.
See also
- Mamluk dynasty
- History of India
- Islamic history
- List of Indian monarchs
References
- ^ Pankaj Tyagi. "Country’s first tomb is victim of ASI’s neglect". The Indian Muslim’s Leading News Paper Milli Gazette. http://www.milligazette.com/Archives/2004/16-31Mar04-Print-Edition/1603200404.htm.
- ^ Meera Iyer (2008-05-04). "In memory of...". Deccan Herald. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/May42008/finearts2008050366111.asp.
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Preceded by
Ala ud din MasudMamluk Dynasty
1206–1290Succeeded by
Ghiyas ud din BalbanPreceded by
Ala ud din MasudSultan of Delhi
1246–1266Succeeded by
Ghiyas ud din Balban{{Persondata | NAME = Nasir ud din Mahmud | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = Sultan of the [[Mamluk Sultanate (Delhi) | DATE OF BIRTH = 1246 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = 1266 | PLACE OF DEATH = }}
Categories:- 1266 deaths
- 1246 births
- Sultans of the Mamluk Sultanate (Delhi)
- Indian royalty stubs
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