Overview
Ibrahim, son of Husayn, ruled the Western Khanate from 1178 or 1179 to 1202 or 1203. His coins give him the title Arslan Khan, and he is the first Karakhanid known to have used the title Ulugh Sultan al-Salatin, 'great sultan of sultans'.
Rise to Power
He came to power after the death of Muhammad ibn Mas'ud; the coin record places his brother Abd al-Khaliq briefly between them.
Rule and Achievements
- Ruled Samarkand as a vassal of the Kara Khitai
- Wrote poetry in Persian and copied the Quran by hand; the writer Aufi recorded his verses
- Under him Taj al-Din Muhammad b. Adnan wrote histories of Turkestan and of China
Legacy
He died around 1202–03 and was succeeded by his son Uthman. Wall paintings found in the citadel of Samarkand may date from his or his son's time.