Shahrak, Marzban of Fars
شهرك مرزبان فارس
Shahrak, marzban and governor of Fars — the gravest threat of the Arabs' coming; he mustered the great host at Rayshahr where Sawwar ibn Hammam stabbed him off his horse, having posted his wadi-guard to kill all fugitives.
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At a glance
- Era
- The Rashidun Caliphate
- Review
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Connections
- Participated in
- Battle of Rayshahr and Shahrak's Death
People and things also explored
al-Hakam ibn Abi al-As al-Thaqafi· Amr ibn al-Ahtam al-Tamimi· Sawwar ibn Hammam al-Abdi· Rayshahr· Battle of Rayshahr and Shahrak's Death
Sources
- Futuh al-Buldan — al-Baladhuri (Mu'assasat al-Ma'arif edition)
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