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Yusuf ibn Abi'l-Saj

d. 928 · 10th century

Yusuf ibn Abi'l-Saj was the Sajid emir of Azerbaijan, ruling as a largely independent Abbasid governor from 901. He invaded Armenia, captured King Smbat I and had him executed in 914, and supported rival Armenian princes. He rebelled against the caliphs and was captured, then restored, and was killed in 928 fighting the Qarmatians in Iraq.

Yusuf ibn Abi'l-Saj
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Sajid Emirate

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