Name Awar Aibak | ||
Awar Khan Aibak (alternately Latinised Aor, Awor) was the governor of Bengal at Lakhnauti during 1235–1236 CE under Delhi Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish.
History
Awar was a courtier of his predecessor Saifuddin Aibak. Awar was described as "a Turk of great daring and impetuosity". He assassinated Saifuddin Aibak in 1236 CE and assumed power in Bengal. The governor of Bihar, Tughral Tughan Khan, demanded Awar Khan surrender the province of Lakhnauti. They fought in a battle between the city of Lakhnauti and the fortress of Baskot. Awar Khan was defeated and killed.
Tughral in turn assumed the power of both Bengal and Bihar.
References
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