Pir Muhammad had been Governor of Kandahar since 1392.[1] His territory extended from the lands west of the Hindu Kush to the Indus River.[2] In the fall of 1397 he led the first wave of Timurids into India, and was invested with the rulership of Multan.[2] Unfortunately for Pir Muhammad, none of his relatives supported him following Timur's death. He was unable to assume command in Samarkand. He went into battle twice against Khalil Sultan a cousin and the other claimant to the throne but was defeated.