Ahmad Shah III was succeeded by Muhammad Shah III. He reigned for nearly 20 years. Through his extensive conquests he regained many lost territories, the most famous being his raid on Kanchipuram.
Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, who was born in Aush in Farghana was the leading disciple of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti came to Delhi where he was warmly welcomed and extended patronage by lItutmish.