Eventually, Balban chose his grandson and son of Muhammad, Kay Khusroe, to be his successor. However, when Balban died, Fakhr-ud-Din, the Kotwal of Delhi, set aside the nomination and chose for Muiz ud din Qaiqabad, son of Bughra Khan, to become ruler instead, although he was only 17 years old.
Balban selected his grandson and son of Muhammad, Kay Khusroe, to be his successor. However, when Balban passed away, Fakhr-ud-Din, the Delhi Kotwal, replaced the nomination with Muiz ud din Qaiqabad, son of Bughra Khan, who was only 17 years old at the time.