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Muhammad of Layzan

d. 917

Ruler of Layzan until 917

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About Muhammad of Layzan

Muhammad was second Shah of Layzan whose father was first Layzanshah Yazid ibn Khalid, a member of junior branch of Yazidids. He was nephew of first independent Shirvanshah Haytham I.

Nothing about his reign is known in sources except for that his "rule lasted a long time, his prestige grew and his affairs prospered". He was thought to be a Shirvanshah earlier because of a confusing note left by al-Masudi who mentioned that it was Muhammad ibn Yazid that annexed principalities of Khursān (lands south to Derbent) and Vardān (north of Quba). According to Vladimir Minorsky, this confusion is a result of both father and son of Abu Tahir Yazid having same name.

Muhammad of Layzan was clearly from a different branch and not Shirvanshah and probably died .

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Important facts

Died
917

Frequently asked questions

Who was Muhammad of Layzan?

Ruler of Layzan until 917

When did Muhammad of Layzan die?

Muhammad of Layzan died in 917.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Muhammad of Layzan

· Wikidata: Q123555549

· DBpedia: Muhammad of Layzan

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