Ibn Bibi

Ibn Bibi
Born13th century
Died1283-1296 (exact date unknown)
Occupation(s)Historian, Author
Academic work
EraSeljuq Sultanate of Rum
Main interestsHistory
Notable worksSelçukname

Ibn Bibi was a Persian[1] historiographer and the author of the primary source for the history of the Seljuq Sultanate of Rum during the 13th century.[2] He served as head of the chancellery of the Sultanate in Konya and reported on contemporary events. His best known book is Selçukname.

  1. ^ Yazici, Tahsin. "EBN BĪBĪ, NĀṢER-AL-DĪN ḤOSAYN". ENCYCLOPÆDIA IRANICA. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  2. ^ Bartusis, Mark C., The late Byzantine army: arms and society, 1204-1453, (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1992), 263.