 In the late mid-930s, the Ikhshidids of Egypt carried the Arabic title "Wali" reflecting their position as governors on behalf of the Abbasids, The first governor (Muhammad bin Tughj Al-Ikhshid) was installed by the Abbasid Caliph.They gave him and his descendants the Wilayah for 30 years.The last name Ikhshid is Soghdian for "prince".