Katoor dynasty
Dynasty that ruled Chitral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Katoor dynasty or the House of Katoor was a dynasty of rulers who ruled the sovereign Kingdom and later the Princely state of Chitral in Central Asia (Now Pakistan). It was founded by Mohtaram Shah I, the grandson of Baba Ayub.[1] The dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Chitral for over 400 years from 1560 to 1969 CE.[2] The royal family traces their descent to the Central Asian Timurid ruler Tamerlane and holds the title 'Mehtar'.[3]
House of Katoor | |
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Parent house | Timurid dynasty |
Country | Kingdom of Chitral |
Place of origin | Chitral |
Founded | 1560 CE |
Founder | Mohtaram Shah Katoor I |
Final ruler | Mohtaram Shah Katoor I |
Final head | Fateh-ul-Mulk Ali Nasir (current) |
Titles | List
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Traditions | Sunni Islam |
Dissolution | 1969 CE |
The Katoor dynasty succeeded the Raees dynasty (1320–1590) and the Sumaleki Pagan Princes' rule (1005-1300s) in Chitral.[4] In 1590, Baba Ayub, the patriarch of Katoor's grandson Muhtaram Shah (1590–1630), later known as Katoor I, ascended the seat of power in Chitral after ousting the Raees family and its supporters.[4][5]