This article provides short notes on the rulers of the Saffaris Dynasty (861-930). Yakub (861-878): During the reign of the Caliph Mutvakkal, Saleh occupied Khurasan on the plea of suppressing the Kharji community. Tahir himself had often acted as arbitrator in disputes between the Kharjis and Saleh. One of the allies of Saleh was Yakub Saffar (the ironsmith). From his [...]
Historical Information on the Samanis! The Samanis: The Abbasi, Asad Kasri, who was Governor from 723 to 736 helped Behram Chaubin to become the ruler of Saman. Behram became a convert to Islam and named his son Asad. He had four sons, who played an important part in suppressing the revolt of Rafi. In appreciation of their services the Caliph [...]
This article throws light upon the top six rulers of the Tahiri dynasty. 1. Tahir (818-872): This dynasty was founded by Tahir. One of his ancestors was officer under Turlha, Governor of Sazistan. Razik's son Musha-ab, was the ruler of Wushung, a town in Hirat. With the death of Musha-ab in 814, his son Hussain became the ruler of Sushung [...]