it was founded by buraq hajib, who emigrated from the qara khitai during the collapse of the realm. originally an independent entity, the qutlugh-khanid dynasty subsequently ruled as vassals of the khwarazmian dynasty, the mongol empire and the ilkhanate. the dynasty was removed from power by the ilkhanid ruler öljaitü, who appointed nasir al-din muhammad ibn burhan as governor of kirman.