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Arghun dynasty

1479 – 1554 CE · about 75 years

The Arghuns were a Turko-Mongol dynasty that ruled Kandahar, Shal and later Sindh from 1479 to 1554. Its founder, Dhu'l-Nun Beg Arghun, was appointed governor by the Timurid sultan Husayn Bayqara. His successors conquered the Samma kingdom of Sindh.

Key facts

Dates1479 – 1554 CE
RegionSouth Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalsKandahar, Bukkur
FounderDhu'l-Nun Beg Arghun
Religion(s)Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Timurid Empire Samma dynasty Langah Sultanate

Followed by

Mughal Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.