Khan and Ubar Khel Munif - Ruler of Umara

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	Places Umara

Quote

I simply had to depose and exile my poor predecessor.

Background

The former leader of a barbarian hill tribe. He was recently enlightened and enlisted in the service of Umara's former caliph. After a disastrous series of battles with the city of Muluk, Khel Muhif staged a palace revolution, deposed the old caliph, married the caliph's daughter, and re-established order before Qudra's troops arrived. Faced with the choice between a long siege and recognising the coup, the mamluks hailed Khel Muhif as the new leader of Umara.

To the surprise of many, Khel Muhif has proved himself a capable ruler, though his court is still stocked with other barbarians. His only wife, Princess Maran ber Ubar, is his confidant and advisor.