Samsam al-Dawla | |
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Amir al-umara | |
Amir of Iraq | |
Reign | 983 – 987 |
Predecessor | 'Adud al-Dawla |
Successor | Sharaf al-Dawla |
Amir of Fars | |
Reign | 988/9 - 998 |
Predecessor | Sharaf al-Dawla |
Successor | Baha' al-Dawla |
Born | c. 963 |
Died | December 998 Near Isfahan |
Father | 'Adud al-Dawla |
Mother | Sayyida bint Siyahgil |
Religion | Shia Islam |
Abu Kalijar Marzuban, also known as Samsam al-Dawla (Arabic: صمصام الدولة, romanized: Ṣamṣām al-Dawla, lit. 'Lion of the Dynasty'; c. 963 – December 998) was the Buyid amir of Iraq (983–987), as well as Fars and Kerman (988 or 989 – 998). He was the second son of 'Adud al-Dawla. The Abbasids recognized his succession and conferred upon him the title Samsam al-Dawla. He lacked the qualities of his father 'Adud al-Dawla and failed to have a grip upon his state affairs. His rule was marked by revolts and civil wars.