History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c21.32

c21.32

Not being confronted with any opposition whatsoever, the regicide ascended the throne and styled himself as Sultan Nāsiruddīn Khusrau Shah. He conferred titles and honours on the people, raising to high positions many of his favourites and those who had helped him in securing the throne. Besides, he ordered the execution of some of the nobles risen to eminence during Qutbuddīn’s reign. Randhol was given the title of Rai Rayān and the house and property of Qāzī Khan. The wife and children of the Qāzi saved themselves by effecting their escape on the previous night. Hisāmuddin, the sultan’s brother, was married to a daughter of ‘Alāóddin²³ and the title of Khān-i-Khānān was bestowed upon him. Bahāuddin Dabir received the title of Azamul Mulk and the son of Qirat Qīmār was made Shayastā Khan. Among others who obtained titles were Yūsuf Sūfi who became Sūfi Khan, Ikhtiyāruddin Sumbal who became Hātim Khān and Malik Kamāluddin Sūfi who was made the Vakil-i-dar. Khusrau did not forget to keep in good humour all those who hated him. Thus ‘Ainulmulk Multāni was made ‘Ālim Khan and Malik Fakhruddin Jūnā was appointed Akhūrbeg. The Vazārat was entrusted to Tājulmulk and Vahiduddin Qureshi, and the offices of Malik Qarā Beg were entrusted to his sons. Everybody, willingly or unwillingly, submitted to the new regime and the new king was proclaimed from the pulpits of the mosques as the Leader of the Musalmans (Amīrul Mauminīn).