The Foundation of Muslim Rule in India: A History of the Establishment and Progress of the Turkish Sultanate of Delhi, 1206–1290 A.D. c9.11

c9.11

Nothing, however, is on record, to show that the earlier proclamation was rescinded; the matter was evidently still unsettled when he died. As Iltutmish’s last action concerned Firoz, he had an advantage over his sister; Shah Turkan was quick to act and on the same night, she had her son crowned and proclaimed as Ruknuddin Firoz².