Emirate of Multan
Emirate of Multan (855 – 1010) was a medieval Muslim kingdom in Punjab that was centred around city of Multan, present-day part of Punjab, Pakistan. It was initially ruled by the tribe of Banu Munabbih. In 959 CE, Ismaili Qarmatians under Banu Lawi gained control of the Emirate and in 1010, it was conquered by Ghaznavid Empire.
Emirate of Multan | |||||||||
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| 855–1010 | |||||||||
Coinage of Emir Munabbih I, flourished 912-3 CE. Obverse: śri adi/ varāha ("Lord Adi Varaha", an avatar of Vishnu) in Brahmi in two lines. Reverse: Three pellets; lillah munabbih in Arabic below.
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Map of the Multan Emirate circa 900 CE. | |||||||||
| Capital | Multan | ||||||||
| Religion | Islam | ||||||||
| Government | Emirate | ||||||||
| History | |||||||||
• Munabbih I came to power under Abbasid Caliphate | 855 | ||||||||
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• Banu Lawi overthrew the Banu Munabbih | 959 | ||||||||
• Emirate of Multan ends | 1010 | ||||||||
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| Today part of | Punjab, Pakistan | ||||||||
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