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  Ziyarid - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The Ziyarids, also spelled Zeyarids (آل زیار), were an Iranian dynasty that ruled in the Caspian sea provinces of Gorgan and Mazandaran from 928-1043 (also known as Tabarestan).
The founder of the dynasty was Mardaviz ebne Ziyar (from 927 to 935), who took advantage of a rebellion in the Samanid army of Iran to seize power in northern Iran.
Perhaps among the more interesting things from this era is that we know that Al-Biruni, the great scientist of the middle ages, was supported by Qabus, the ruler of the Ziyarid state, in 1000 in Gorgan.
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 History of Iran: Ziyarids Dynasty
he Ziyarids (or Zeyarids) were an Iranian dynasty that ruled in the Caspian Sea provinces of Gorgan (or Jorjan) and Mazandaran (Tabarestan) from 928-1043.
Perhaps among the more interesting things from this era is that we know that Al-Biruni, the great scientist of the middle ages, was supported by Qaboos, the ruler of the Ziyarid state, in 11th century CE in Gorgan.
According to some legend, the body of Qaboos in a glass coffin was suspended by chains from the interior dome inside the tower.
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  Ziyarid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ziyarids, also spelled Zeyarids (آل زیار), were an Iranian dynasty that ruled in the Caspian sea provinces of Gorgan and Mazandaran from 928-1043 (also known as Tabarestan).
The founder of the dynasty was Mardaviz ebne Ziyar (from 927 to 935), who took advantage of a rebellion in the Samanid army of Iran to seize power in northern Iran.
Perhaps among the more interesting things from this era is that we know that Al-Biruni, the great scientist of the middle ages, was supported by Qabus, the ruler of the Ziyarid state, in 1000 in Gorgan.
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 Ziyarid - WikIran   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Ziyarids, also spelled Zeyarids (آل زیار), were an Iranian dynasty that ruled in the Caspian sea provinces of Gorgan and Mazandaran from 928-1043CE (also known as Tabarestan).
The founder of the dynasty was Mardaviz ibn Ziyar (from 927 to 935CE), who took advantage of a rebellion in the Samanid army of Persia to seize power in northern Iran.
The famed scientist Al-Biruni was supported by Qabus, ruler of the Ziyarid state, in 1000CE in Gorgan.
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 Shams al-Mo'ali Abol-hasan Ghaboos ibn Wushmgir
1012) was the Ziyarid ruler of Gurgan and Tabaristan (977-981; 997-1012).
Qabus gained the loyalty of the Ziyarid army, however, and received assistance from the Buyid 'Adud al-Daula.
Qabus was forced to live in exile until 997, when Fakhr al-Daula died and was succeeded by his young son Majd al-Daula.
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 USC-MSA Compendium of Muslim Texts
Mardawij b Ziyar founds the Ziyarid rule in Tabaristan.
Qarmatians sack Makkah and carry away the Black Stone from the Holy Kaaba.
Assassination of the Ziyarid ruler Mardawij; accession of Washimgir.
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 Ziyarid - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
Tomb of Ghaboos ebne Voshmgir, built in 1007AD, rises 160 ft from its base.
The Ziyarids (also spelled Zeyarids) were an Iranian dynasty that ruled in the Caspian provinces of Gorgan and Mazandaran from 928-1043 (also known as Tabarestan).
This Middle Eastern history-related article is a stub.
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 The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News
Vushmgir (?-967, Persian: وشمگير) was a ruler of the Ziyarids (935-967).
Hasan took advantage of this situation by stripping Isfahan from Ziyarid rule.
Vushmgir fled to Tabaristan, but was faced there with a revolt by his governor of Sari, al-Hasan ibn al-Fairuzan, who was a cousin of Makan and blamed the Ziyarid for his death.
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 info: Ziyarid   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
USC-MSA Compendium of Muslim Texts 928: Mardawij b Ziyar founds the Ziyarid rule in Tabaristan.
History of Iran: Ziyarids DynastyPerhaps among the more interesting things from this era is that we know that Al-Biruni, the great scientist of the middle ages, was supported by Qaboos, the ruler of the Ziyarid state, in 11th century...
Iranian Architecture: A short history of high buildings in IranMil-e Gonbad 1012 CE, mausoleum of Qabous ibn Woshmgir local Ziyarid ruler of Gorgan; the highest brick tower in the world, which rises 55m.
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 Mansur I of Samanid Information
Mansur's reign was characterized by weak rule and perpetual financial troubles.
A new governor of Khurasan, Abu'l-Hasan Muhammad Simjuri, was appointed; he soon went to war with the Buyids, who had in that year expelled the Samanids' Ziyarid vassals from Tabaristan and Gurgan.
The death of Vushmgir, the Ziyarid prince, a few years later caused an end to hostilities, and the Buyid 'Adud al-Daula paid tribute to the Samanids.
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 Mausoleum of Qabus (Gonbad -e- Qabus)
Qabus- ebn Woshmgir, alocal Ziyarid ruler of Gorgan, completed his tomb in 1007, five years before his death in 1012.
High- fired ricks were used in the construction of the Gonbad -e Qabus which rises to 167 feet, its shaft pierces an artificial hillock for an additional 35 feet.
For the sun behind yon eastern height Has chased the session of stars from the night and, to the field of heav’ n ascending, strikes the Sultan’s turret with a shaft of light."
www.kelisa.org /IRAN/places/Mausoleum%20of%20Qabus%20(Gonbad%20-e-%20Qabus).htm   (121 words)

  
 Al-Biruni biography
Since al-Khujandi died in 1000, we can be fairly certain that al-Biruni spent part of the time between 995 and 997 at Rayy.
We know certain dates in al-Biruni's life with certainty for he describes astronomical events in his works which allow accurate dates and places to be determined.
We know that al-Biruni moved around frequently during this period for by 1000 he was at Gurgan being supported by Qabus, the ruler of the Ziyarid state.
www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk /Biographies/Al-Biruni.html   (3156 words)

  
 Wikipedia search result
Following the defeat of Sassanids and reign of Caliphates of Umayyads and Abbasids, Iranians sought to regain their lost independence, beginning with semiautonomous Tahirid dynasty, Persians fought consistently for their full independence.
The following three Persian dynasties Saffarid dynasty, Ziyarid dynasty and Samanid dynasty slowly recaptured those provinces of Iran which were still under Abbasid rule.
The gradual decline of Abbasids speeded this progress, reaching to a point where Shi'ite Buwayhid dynasty of Persia subsequent of capture of whole mainland Iran thus completing the Persia's goal of full independence.
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 Iranica.com - MANS®UR B. NUH®
In 356/967, Simjuri led an expedition to Gorga@n from his base in Niæa@pur to aid the Ziyarid ruler, Voæmgir, against threats from the Buyid ruler of Ray, Rokn-al-Dawla (Gardizi, ed.
Voæmgir died in the next year and his son Bisotun succeeded to power with Buyid help, so that Simjuri had to march into the Caspian provinces again in order to compel the new Ziyarid ruler to resume payment of tribute to the Samanids.
Simjuri was subsequently accused by his enemies of inactivity and of allowing the northern Persian lands to slip from Samanid control, but he went to the Amir in Bokhara, justified himself and returned to his post (Gardizi, ed.
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 EBN FUÚLAÚD
Ebn Fu@la@d then sought help from the Ziyarid ruler of T®abaresta@n and Gorga@n, Manu@±ehr b.
Manu@±ehr sent 2,000 troops, Ray was besieged, and Majd-al-Dawla was now compelled to cede the governorship of Isfahan to Ebn Fu@la@d before the Ziyarid army departed.
Bibliography: Cl. Huart, "Les Ziya@rides," Me‚moires de l'Acade‚mie des Inscriptions et des Belles-Lettres 42, 1922, pp.
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 Seyyedeh Khatun at AllExperts
After decease of her husband Fakhr o-dowleh the Diylamid, her 4-year old son, Majd o-dowleh (993-1029), officially inherited the reign, notwithstanidng she was the real ruler by the time of her decease.
During her rule she could protect her realm against powerful opponents namely Mahmud of Ghazni and Ghaboos of Ziyarid by her great policy.
Shortly after her decease Mahmud of Ghazni captured Ray and the Buwayhid realm of Ray, Hamadan and Isfahan came to its end.
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 Mansur biography
Khwarazm was at this time part of the Samanid Empire which ruled from Bukhara.
Other states in the region were the Ziyarid state with its capital at Gurgan on the Caspian sea.
Further west the Buwayhid dynasty ruled over the area between the Caspian sea and the Persian Gulf, and over Mesopotamia.
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Other minority communities such as Baluch, Turks, Afghans, and Armenians also reside in this area, and have preserved their traditions and rituals.
The Buwayhid and Ziyarid dynasties of Persia were from this region.
They were known for the revival of pre-Islamic Persian culture.
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 History of Astaneh
This area has been referred to as "Mad-e bozorg", The great Mede territory.
Later Ali Emadol doleh Deilami, the oldest of the 3 Deilami brothers, of the Booye Dynasty was appointed the governor of Astaneh by the Ziyarid Mardavidj in early 300 Hejri shamsi (920 AD).
This is Perhaps the beginning of an end to the Arab rule of this part of Iran.
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 Gonbade Kavus
It has been an important town in this part of Iran.
, a prince, poet, scholar, general and patron of the arts (a local Ziyarid ruler of Gorgân).
He completed his remarkable mausoleum by 1005-7 A.D., five years before his death in 1012.
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 History of Astaneh
This area has been referred to as "Mad-e bozorg", The great Mede territory.
Later Ali Emadol doleh Deilami, the oldest of the 3 Deilami brothers, of the Booye Dynasty was appointed the governor of Astaneh by the Ziyarid Mardavidj in early 300 Hejri shamsi (920 AD).
This is Perhaps the beginning of an end to the Arab rule of this part of Iran.
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 Iran Daily - Panorama - 01/28/06
The history of Qabous Tower (aka Gonbad-e Qabous), which is the resting place of the great Iranian luminary, Qabous bin Voshmgir, stretches back to ten centuries ago.
A king of the Ziyarid dynasty, Qabous, authored the famous “Qabous Nameh“ (letter of Qaboush).
An expert with the provincial department, Jebrail Nokandeh, observed, “Plants have grown in the dome contradicting earlier views that suggested humidity had only detrimental affects on lower parts.“
www.iran-daily.com /1384/2486/html/panorama.htm   (1931 words)

  
 Zeno - Oriental Coins Database - Ziyarid - Powered by PhotoPost   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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Ziyarid AR dirham, Kabus b.Vashmgir & Adud ad-Dawla, Sariya 367AH
Mahmudi's struck by the Raja of Baglana at Mulher
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