Khusrau Shah of Ghazna

Khusrau Shah (b. 1121 – d. 1160) was the penultimate sultan of the Ghaznavid Dynasty from 1157 to 1160., and the eldest son of Bahram-Shah. During his short reign, he lost southeastern Afghanistan to Ala al-Din Husayn, Malik of Ghurid empire. He was succeeded by his son, Khusrau Malik.

Khusrau Shah
Ghaznavid Sultan
Sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire
Reign1157 – 1160
PredecessorBahram-Shah
SuccessorKhusrau Malik
Bornc.1121
Ghaznavid Empire
Diedc.1160
(aged 38–39)
Ghaznavid Empire
Names
Khusrau Shah bin Bahram Shah
DynastyHouse of Sabuktigin
FatherBahram-Shah
ReligionSunni Islam
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