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Karmathians — See Qaramitah … Historical dictionary of Medieval India
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Multan — Located on the side of the Chenab River about 60 kilome ters south of its confluence with Ravi on the northern confines of Sind, Multan was seized by the Karmathians toward the end of the 10th century. They were finally overthrown by Muizz al… … Historical dictionary of Medieval India
Qaramitah — The Karmathians, a sect of Shiite Muslims who gained a foothold in Sind in the ninth century. They came to control a greater part of upper Sind, including Multan and Uchch. For about three centuries, religious allegiance was owed by the rulers … Historical dictionary of Medieval India
