Musharrif al-Daula
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Abu 'Ali was the Buyid amir of Iraq
(1021–1025). He was the youngest son of Baha' al-Daula
.
In 1021 the Turkish
establishment in Baghdad
, which had become upset over the influence of amir Sultan al-Daula's
Daliam troops, raised Abu 'Ali to power. Given the title "Musharrif al-Daula", he decided to negotiate with Sultan al-Daula. At length, he became Sultan al-Daula's vassal and was given a heretofore unused title, the "King of Iraq". The latter, however, wanted direct control over the region, and invaded Iraq. He was defeated by Musharrif al-Daula's army. Musharrif al-Daula thereafter considered himself as Sultan al-Daula's equal and assumed the title of "Shah
anshah". For the rest of his reign, he was forced to placate the troops that had brought him to power.
During his reign, Musharrif al-Daula undertook a campaign against the Kakuyids
. After establishing a state in Isfahan
that was independent of the Buyids, they had steadily expanded, culminating with their seizure of Hulwan
from the 'Annazids. Musharrif al-Daula forced them to withdraw from that city, but the Kakuyids maintained their hold elsewhere, and peace was declared between the two sides. The truce was cemented with a marriage alliance. Despite his success at keeping his neighbors in check, Musharrif al-Daula failed to solve the internal problems of his state. These problems were largely intact when he died in mid-1025. The army, which took charge of the succession, took more than two years before finally definitively agreeing to Jalal al-Daula
as amir.
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
(1021–1025). He was the youngest son of Baha' al-Daula
Baha' al-Daula
Baha' al-Daula was the Buyid amir of Iraq , along with Fars and Kerman . He was the third son of 'Adud al-Daula....
.
In 1021 the Turkish
Turkic peoples
The Turkic peoples are peoples residing in northern, central and western Asia, southern Siberia and northwestern China and parts of eastern Europe. They speak languages belonging to the Turkic language family. They share, to varying degrees, certain cultural traits and historical backgrounds...
establishment in Baghdad
Baghdad
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, as well as the coterminous Baghdad Governorate. The population of Baghdad in 2011 is approximately 7,216,040...
, which had become upset over the influence of amir Sultan al-Daula's
Sultan al-Daula
Abu Shuja was the Buyid amir of Fars and Iraq . He was the son of Baha' al-Daula.Abu Shuja lived in Baghdad during his youth. Shortly before Baha' al-Daula's death, he named Abu Shuja as his successor. Upon succeeding his father, he took the title "Sultan al-Daula wa 'Izz al-Milla"...
Daliam troops, raised Abu 'Ali to power. Given the title "Musharrif al-Daula", he decided to negotiate with Sultan al-Daula. At length, he became Sultan al-Daula's vassal and was given a heretofore unused title, the "King of Iraq". The latter, however, wanted direct control over the region, and invaded Iraq. He was defeated by Musharrif al-Daula's army. Musharrif al-Daula thereafter considered himself as Sultan al-Daula's equal and assumed the title of "Shah
Shah
Shāh is the title of the ruler of certain Southwest Asian and Central Asian countries, especially Persia , and derives from the Persian word shah, meaning "king".-History:...
anshah". For the rest of his reign, he was forced to placate the troops that had brought him to power.
During his reign, Musharrif al-Daula undertook a campaign against the Kakuyids
Kakuyids
The Kakūyids were a Daylamite dynasty that held power in Isfahān . They were also the ātābegs of Yazd and Abarkūh from c...
. After establishing a state in Isfahan
Isfahan (city)
Isfahan , historically also rendered in English as Ispahan, Sepahan or Hispahan, is the capital of Isfahan Province in Iran, located about 340 km south of Tehran. It has a population of 1,583,609, Iran's third largest city after Tehran and Mashhad...
that was independent of the Buyids, they had steadily expanded, culminating with their seizure of Hulwan
Hulwan
Helwan , also spelled Hilwan or Hulwan or Holwan, is a city in Egypt on the bank of the Nile river, opposite the ruins of Memphis. Originally a southern suburb of Cairo, it served as the capital of the now defunct Helwan Governorate from April 2008 to April 2011, after which it was re-incorporated...
from the 'Annazids. Musharrif al-Daula forced them to withdraw from that city, but the Kakuyids maintained their hold elsewhere, and peace was declared between the two sides. The truce was cemented with a marriage alliance. Despite his success at keeping his neighbors in check, Musharrif al-Daula failed to solve the internal problems of his state. These problems were largely intact when he died in mid-1025. The army, which took charge of the succession, took more than two years before finally definitively agreeing to Jalal al-Daula
Jalal al-Daula
Abu Tahir Jalal al-Daula was the Buyid amir of Iraq . He was the son of Baha' al-Daula.In 1012 Jalal al-Daula's father died. His brother, Sultan al-Daula came to the throne and appointed him as governor of Basra. He ruled there up until Musharrif al-Daula, who had taken control of Iraq, died in...
as amir.