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Yildiz Muhammad

Type Figure Region Lahore Time c. 1150–1216 Also known as Yildiz Muhammad、Yaldoz、伊尔德兹·穆罕默德

Yildiz Muhammad was governor of Lahore under the Ghurid dynasty; after Muhammad of Ghor's death he controlled most of Punjab, refused to recognize Il…

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  1. c. 1200–1210Lahore · Punjab ProvinceAfter Muhammad of Ghor's conquest of northern India, Yildiz Muhammad became governor of Lahore, ruling the Punjab region. After Qutb al-Din Aibak's death he made himself the center of an independent power, controlling substantial military forces and financial resources.
  2. 1211–1215Punjab · PunjabAfter Iltutmish ascended the throne in Delhi in 1211, Yildiz refused to submit, and the two sides repeatedly contended for control of Punjab. During this period he still held Lahore and other key places, and was one of the greatest military obstacles to Iltutmish's unification of northern India.
  3. 1216Tarain · HaryanaIn 1216 Iltutmish led his army to a decisive battle at Tarain; Yildiz was defeated and captured, then promptly executed. His followers dispersed and the Lahore region was incorporated into the Delhi Sultanate's direct rule.

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