The Foundation of Muslim Rule in India: A History of the Establishment and Progress of the Turkish Sultanate of Delhi, 1206–1290 A.D. c9.28

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² Minhaj, idem, does not date this event but mentions it along with those that happened before 635/1237. Isami p. 129, implies that Yaqut was only confirmed in his post which he held from her father's time; TM, p. 26, however, clearly states that Raziah first appointed him to this post. There is little authority for Ferishta's statement that he was promoted to the rank of Amirul-Umara; I, p. 68.