18 As he became Sultan, Seljuk Shah removed a number of governors from their ofces. He also married Terken Khan in the hope that he could limit her powers and end the troubles and plotting she was engaged in. He also wanted to take over the sultanate treasuries that she was in control of. But, Seljuk Shah was a morally corrupt drunkard. Every night, he would hold a drinking gathering where he spent his time among the female singers and dancers enjoying himself. One night, which happened to have been the 20th of the month of Safar, 662 AH (22nd December, 1263 CE), the Sharifs were celebrating the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Al-Hussain ibn Ali ibn Abu Tālib. There were poetry recitals and delivery of emotionally-charged speeches, all mixed
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