The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c11.221.2

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The throne was then occupied by Fatḥ Khān, son of Sikandar and probably grandson of the same Tamāchī, one of the prime movers in the last plot. He was ‘very attentive and watchful over all affairs of State,’ and was celebrated for his courage and generosity. He is described as a contemporary of Tīmūr (1398 A.D.).¹ His reign period is variously given as 15 and 11 years and some months. He was succeeded by his brother Jām Tughluq. He appointed his brothers governors of Siwistān and Bhakkar, and spent most of his time in ‘hunting and exercise.’ He reigned for 28 years, and was succeeded by his youthful son Jām Sikandar. Rebellions appear to have broken out in all parts of the kingdom during his short reign of one year and a half, and for a time a person named Mubārak, who had been Chamberlain of Jām Tughluq, seized the throne and held it for three days. The next ruler, according to Abu'l Faẕl, was ‘Sanjar, commonly called Rādhan,’ who reigned for about 8 years. But Mīr Ma‘ṣūm gives Jām Rāi Dan and Jām Sanjar as the names of the next two rulers, each of whom, according to him ruled for 8 years. It is likely that these two names have been united by Abu'l Faẕl into one name, but the sameness of the reign period of the two rulers and the miraculous details about the accession of Sanjar in Mīr Ma‘ṣūm’s-list are suspicious. According to *Ta'rīkh-i-Ma‘ṣūmī*, Jām Rāi Dan ascended the throne in 858 A. H. (1454 A.D.)² and was poisoned by one of his attendants named Sanjar.