Buraq Hajib, spelt Baraq Hajib, was a Khitan who founded the Qutlugh-Khanid dynasty in the southern Persian province of Kirman the early 13th century after the conquest of the sinicised Qara Khitai by the Mongol Empire.
13 Facts About Buraq Hajib
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The dynasty founded by Buraq Hajib ended in the 14th century.
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Buraq Hajib is thought to be a member of Qara Khitai dynasty and a son of a Khitan noble Kulduz.
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Buraq Hajib was initially in the service of Khwarazm prince Ghiyas-ad-Din Purshah, under whom he was nicknamed Qutlugh Khan.
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Buraq Hajib was appointed as the commander of Isfahan for Khwarazmshahs.
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Buraq Hajib arrived at Kerman at first as a commander of Purshah's army, joining him in the battle against Salghurid atabeg Sa'd I However, he had an argument with Purshah's vizier Tajaddin Karim ash-Sharq and left for India hearing approachment of a Mongol army under command of Tolun Cherbi.
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Buraq Hajib had submit to Jalal ad-Din at first, offering her daughter's hand, who in turn helped him to conquer Kirman.
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Buraq Hajib quickly got involved in local politics, aiding Nasrid emir Ali b Harb in his struggle to throne in 1225.
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Sometime later Buraq Hajib converted to Islam and requested the Abbasid Caliph for investiture and was granted a title of Qutlugh Sultan.
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Buraq Hajib later submitted to the Mongol Empire, and he and his successors were conferred the title of Qutlugh Khan, and allowed to ruled as vassal of the Mongols.
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Buraq Hajib was succeeded by his nephew Qutb al-Din Mohammad.
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Buraq Hajib had at least two wives - a widow of Muhammad II of Khwarazm and Uka Khatun.
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Buraq Hajib's only son was Rukn al-Din Mubarak Khwaja who was born of Uka Khatun.