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Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad

c. 1139–1203 · 12th century · Also known as Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad of Ghor

Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad was sultan of the Ghurid dynasty from 1163 to 1203, ruling from Firozkoh in the mountains of Ghor and later Herat. He shared power with his brother Mu'izz al-Din Muhammad, who led the conquests in northern India, while he himself fought the Khwarazmians in Khorasan. The Minaret of Jam is attributed to his reign.

Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad
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