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The political power of Ghurids is recognized during the governance era of Shansabaneyah dynasty. They have ruled from 401 to 612 AH after which their successors ruled in Indian subcontinent for long years. The current study conducts a descriptive-analytical investigation in the field of historical literature in order to assess and evaluate the causes of longevity in political and military power of Ghurids and their political establishment in the eastern lands of the Islamic Caliphate. Results of this study demonstrated that these factors in turn contributed to the long-term sustainability Ghurids. Offensive and defensive power of Ghurids, geographic spread, the relative popularity of Shansabaneyah among Ghurids, financial and economic power of Ghurids, their conversion to Islam, the support from Abbasid Caliphate, the governance of the family, the presence of multiple centers and the circumstances surrounding were among the most important factors.