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Jam Sanjar

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Jam Sanjar
Jam
14th Sultan of Sindh
Reign1453–1461
PredecessorJam Raidhan
SuccessorJam Nizamuddin II
DynastySamma dynasty

Jam Sanjar (Sindhi: ڄام سنجر بن بابينه) was 14th Sultan of Sindh from the Samma dynasty, who ruled from 1453 to 1461.

Biography

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On Ráinah's death, Sanjar became the Jám of Sind. By legend, before his ascent to the throne, a pious fakír had highly favoured him. When Sanjar informed him that he had a very strong desire to become the king of Tattá, though for only 8 days, the fakír gave him his blessings, telling him that he would be the king for 8 years.

During his rule, Jám Sanjar distributed money to charities and increased the pay of responsible officers. After reigning for 8 years, he died in 896 A.H. (1490 A.D.)

References

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This article includes content derived from "History of Sind - translated from Persian books" by Mirza Kalichbeg Fredunbeg (1853-1929), published in Karachi in 1902 and now in the public domain.

Jam Sanjar
Born:  ? Died: 1461
Regnal titles
Preceded by Sultan of Sindh
1453-1461
Succeeded by