Malik Amir Suri
Ghurid Malik
About Malik Amir Suri
Muhammad ibn Suri (Persian: Ù…ØÙ…د بن سوری, died 1011) was the king of the Ghurid dynasty from the 10th-century to 1011. During his reign, he was defeated by the Ghaznavid emperor Mahmud of Ghazni and his domains were conquered. According to Minhaj-us-Siraj, Muhammad was captured by Mahmud of Ghazni, made prisoner along with his son, and taken to Ghazni, where Muhammad died by poisoning himself. Mu'izz ad-Din Muhammad of Ghor later overthrew the Ghaznavid Empire in 1186 and conquered their last capital at Lahore.
History
The region was governed under a Malik named Amir Suri and the population was not yet converted to Islam.
Muhammad has also been referred to as Ibn I Suri,
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Important facts
Family & relationships
Frequently asked questions
Who was Malik Amir Suri?
Ghurid Malik
When was Malik Amir Suri born?
Malik Amir Suri was born in Ghor Province.
When did Malik Amir Suri die?
Malik Amir Suri died in 1011.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Malik Amir Suri. https://biography.guide/malik-amir-suri/
MLA: "Malik Amir Suri." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/malik-amir-suri/.
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