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Chitral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Chitral was ruled by the Katur Mehtars who claimed descent from Tamerlane, through his descendant Sultan Abul Ghazi Baiqara of Herat. |
 | | The ruler's title Mehtar is unique; his male descendants were styled Mehtarjao, equally rare, until the higher (Persian) royal style Shahzada, originally reserved for the Crown prince (Tsik mehtar, again unique, as Heir Persumptive, becomes Wali-Akht Sahib as heir Apparent), was extended to all princes of the Mehtar's blood since the rulers at that point. |
 | | The Katur Dynasty and His Highness are still widely respected and honoured by the people of Chitral today, but the current Mehtar, H.H. Saif-ul-Mulk, has no actual power. |
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