The relationship of Aram with Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1206–1210) is a subject of controversy. According to some, he was Aibak"s son, but Minhaj-i-Siraj distinctly writes that Qutb-ud-din only had three daughters. Abul Fazl has made the "astonishing statement" that he was the Sultan"s brother.
A modern writer has hazarded the opinion that "he was no relation of Qutub-ud-din" but was selected as his successor as he was available on the spot.
There were no fixed rules governing the succession in the Sultanate, Aram being selected by Turkish amirs at Lahore. Aram was ill-qualified to govern a kingdom. The Chihalgani soon conspired against him and invited Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, then Governor of Badaun, to replace Aram.
Iltutmish responded to their call, and, advancing with his entire army, defeated Aram on the plain of Bagh-i Jud near Delhi in 1211.
lieutenant is unclear whether Aram was martyred, killed in battle or executed in prison.
