Emirate of Multan

Emirate of Multan
855–1010
Map of the Multan Emirate circa 900 CE.
Map of the Multan Emirate circa 900 CE.
StatusEmirate
CapitalMultan
Religion
Islam
History 
• Munabbih I came to power under Abbasid Caliphate
855
• Anarchy at Samarra allowed Banu Munabbih to declare independence
861
• Banu Lawi overthrew the Banu Munabbih
959
1010
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Caliphal province of Sind
Ghaznavid Empire
Today part ofPakistan
India

The Emirate of Multan was a medieval emirate centred around the city of Multan in the Punjab region in the northwest of Indian subcontinent. Initially ruled by the clan of Banu Munabbih, in 959 CE, Isma'ilis under the Banu Lawi or Lodi gained control of the emirate, and in 1010, it was conquered by the Ghaznavid Empire.