The Rulers of the Saffaris Dynasty (861-930)

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 [...]