Abu Tahir Yazid

Abu Tahir Yazid
Shah of Shirvan and Layzan
Reign 917–948
Coronation 917
Predecessor Muhammed III Shirvanshah
Successor Muhammed IV Shirvanshah
Born ?
?
Died 948
?
Full name
Muhammed b. Yazid
House House of Shirvanshah
Father Muhammed III Shirvanshah

Abu Tahir Yazid was sixth independent Shah of Shirvan and third Shah of Layzan.[1] He was subjugated to Sajids and Sallarids. He fought against Derbent based Hashimids.[2]

Family

Abu Tahir Yazid had at least two sons:

  • Muhammad (later known as Muhammed IV Shirvanshah) - he was given position of Layzanshah. He battled against emir of Derbend Abu al-Malik al-Hashimi in 930.
  • Ahmad - he was appointed as emir of Derbend after rebellion of local people against their liege. But was de-posted again by another rebellion. Executed by his brother in 948.

References

  1. S. Ashurbeyli – Shirvanshahs, Baku, 2007
  2. Дepбeнднaмe, c.592-594

Sources

  • Madelung, W. (1975). "The Minor Dynasties of Northern Iran". In Frye, R. N. The Cambridge History of Iran, Volume 4: From the Arab Invasion to the Saljuqs. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. pp. 198–249. ISBN 978-0-521-20093-6.
Abu Tahir Yazid
Born: ? Died: 948
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Muhammed III Shirvanshah
Layzanshah Succeeded by
Muhammed IV Shirvanshah
Preceded by
Muhammed III Shirvanshah
Shirvanshah
917-948
Succeeded by
Muhammed IV Shirvanshah
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