Chapter 41: Al-Mahdi Rebellions 530
Zandiqs 530
Appearance of Veiled Prophet in Khurasan 530
War with the Byzantines 531
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Death of Mahdi 53 |
Chapter 42: Al-Hadi Succession 533
Foundation of the Idrisid Dynasty by an and 534
Chapter 43: Harun Al-Rashid Succession 535
Yahya al-Barmaki 536
Kharijis Revolt 535
War with Byzantines 535
Aghlabids 533
Yahya of Daylam 538
Barmakids 539
Harun’s Visit to Rayy 54]
Rebellion of Rafi 54]
Death 54]
Achievements and Character 542
Chapter 44: Muhammad Al-Amin Amin 545
Amin Declares Deposition of Mamun 547
Rise of a Pretender 548
Siege of Baghdad 548
Tahir and Harthamah 548
Amin’s Death 549
Chapter 45: Abdullah Al-Mamun Mamun Ruled Baghdad from Merv 550
Rebellions in Baghdad and the West 551
Babak 552
Ali al-Raza Proclaimed Heir-apparent 552
Ibrahim Raised to the Throne of Baghdad 553
Mamun Arrives at Baghdad 554
Tahirids 555
War with the Byzantines 556
Mamun’s Liberalism 556
Achievements and Character 558
