Sanjar's revolt in Khuzistan and his surrender (606–608 AH)

Qutb al-Din Sanjar was a mamluk of the caliph al-Nasir, who had appointed him over Khuzistan. In 606 AH he showed a change from obedience, and then he was handed over to the caliph's army in Muharram 608 AH. ¹

Ibn al-Athir says that Sanjar hid an intention to take control of the lands. The caliph sent against him Mu'ayyad al-Din, the deputy of the vizierate, and Izz al-Din ibn Najah al-Sharabi with armies. When he realised their intention, he left the lands and sought refuge with the lord of Shiraz, Sa'd ibn Dakla, who honoured him. ¹

The caliph's armies camped at Arrajan and stayed for months while envoys went back and forth. When they resolved to march on Shiraz, its lord sent to intercede for him and asked for a pledge, which was granted, and Sanjar with his wealth and family was handed over. ¹

Sanjar entered Baghdad riding a mule, with two chains on his legs. The amirs and notables were gathered in the house of the deputy vizier, and grave charges were brought against him, and he admitted them, according to Ibn al-Athir. ¹