Abstract
The Ghaznavid dynasty, which was once the most powerful state in the Muslim East, has its origin in the turmoil that marked the decline and fall of the Samanids. This chapter illustrates the nature of the Ghaznavid state by focusing on the way the rulers occupied and moved within their territories. The author analyses the travels of the early Ghaznavid rulers Maḥmūd and his son Masʿūd, as well as the role played by their capital Ghazni. The chapter discusses the reasons why the rulers travelled are examined, paying attention to the mode of contact between the rulers and the cities they visited. Then, the results are compared with other itinerant royal courts. Analysis of the provision and transportation of supplies has the potential to add an interesting perspective to further research on itinerant royal courts in the pre-modern Islamic world. Keywords:Ghaznavid Sultans; itinerant royal courts; Maḥmūd; Masʿūd; sedentary rulers
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