The Role of the Dynasty of Sadāt Bahara in the Political-Military Evolutions in Gurkani Period, with an Emphasis On the Events of Years 1118 to 1132 AH

Investigating the way the governments were formed throughout history show that the support from influential dynasties was an effective factor in the establishment, continuation or fall of governments. Gurkani dynasty of India was no exception, and the sultans of that dynasty made use of powerful dynasties to strengthen their rule. The political and religious positions of those influential dynasties had also definite effects in elimination or continuation of governments or in their strength and weakness. One of these [influential] dynasties was Sadat Bahara (or Bara) who entered the political arena of India before Mongol invasion. They could find a special position in Gurkani government. With their special talent, Sadat Bahara gradually achieved a military position that, finally, led to their acquisition of political power. The subject of this study is introduction of that dynasty, investigating the process of their coming to power in that era, and considering their political-military role in Gurkani period, with an emphasis on the position of brothers Bahara, Sayyid Abdullah and Sayyid Hussein Ali, especially in the events that occurred in the years 1118 to 1132 AH. This study was conducted through a historical approach and using a descriptive-analytical method.