The Foundation of Muslim Rule in India: A History of the Establishment and Progress of the Turkish Sultanate of Delhi, 1206–1290 A.D. c14.63

c14.63

Other household dignitaries were the *amir-i-akhur* (master of horse) with his *naib*⁷, and the *shanah-i-pilan* (superintendent of the elephant)⁸. The *amir-i-shi-* kar, in charge of the king's hunting establishment, had a number of subordinates to look after the different hunting animals and birds¹. A number of other functionaries is mentioned in the chronicles, but these held minor posts, more of decorative than administrative value. These were generally given to newly purchased slaves to whom they served as training ground for offices of real responsibility².