Nasir ud din Mahmud

Coin of Nasir ud din Mahmud

Nasir ud din Mahmud, Nasir ud din Firuz Shah (1246–1266) was the eighth sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate (Slave dynasty). He was the youngest son of Shams ud din Iltutmish (1211–1236), and he succeeded Ala ud din Masud after the chiefs replaced Masud when they felt that he began to behave as a tyrant.

As a ruler, Mahmud was known to be very religious, spending most of his time in prayer and renowned for aiding the poor and the distressed. However, it was actually his Deputy Sultan or Naib, Ghiyas ud din Balban, who primarily dealt with the state affairs. After Mahmud's death in 1266, Balban (1266–1287) rose to power as Mahmud had no children to be his heir.

Billon bull and horseman type coin

Sultan Ghari

Octagonal tomb Sultan Ghari from within, with Mihrab on the west side.

His fortified tomb built by Iltutmish, known as Sultan Ghari, lies in the Vasant Kunj area, close to Mehrauli, in New Delhi. Built in 1231AD, it was the first Islamic Mausoleum (tomb) built in India.^[1][2] The octagonal tomb chamber, is one of finest examples of Mamluk dynasty architecture, which also include the Qutub Minar.

See also

• Mamluk dynasty
• History of India
• Islamic history
• List of Indian monarchs

References

1. ^ Pankaj Tyagi. "Country’s first tomb is victim of ASI’s neglect". The Indian Muslim’s Leading News Paper Milli Gazette. http://www.milligazette.com/Archives/2004/16-31Mar04-Print-Edition/1603200404.htm. 
2. ^ Meera Iyer (2008-05-04). "In memory of...". Deccan Herald. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/May42008/finearts2008050366111.asp. 

External links

• India Through the Ages
• The Slave Dynasty

Preceded by Ala ud din Masud	Mamluk Dynasty 1206–1290	Succeeded by Ghiyas ud din Balban
Preceded by Ala ud din Masud	Sultan of Delhi 1246–1266	Succeeded by Ghiyas ud din Balban

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