Harun, Ghaznavid Governor of Khwarezm
| Harun | |
|---|---|
Altun Tash | |
| Religion | Islam |
Harun (died 1035) was the de facto ruler (later
Altun Tash
.
Following his father's death in 1032, Harun was effectively made governor of Khwarazm by the
Seljuks, for support. Mas'ud managed to put an end to this revolt by gaining the support of Harun's guards, who assassinated him. Khwarazm then fell to Harun's brother Ismail Khandan
.
References
- "Altuntas." Encyclopædia Iranica. 21 August 2006. [1][permanent dead link]
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