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The numismatic evidence for the reign of Aḥmad b. Ṭūlūn
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This paper re-examines the reign of Aḥmad b. Ṭūlūn (254–270/868-883), taking account of the currently available numismatic evidence. It argues for a reappraisal of the crucial triangular relationship between Ibn Ṭūlūn, the caliph al-Muʿtamid ʿalā Allāh (256–279/869-892) and the latter’s brother Abū Aḥmad (known as al-Muwaffaq billāh from 261/874). The rise of the Tulunids is situated within the context of the weakening of the Abbasid unitary state in the middle of the third century AH/ninth c...
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- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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- Middle East Medievalists Publisher's website
- Journal:
- Al-ʿUṣūr al-Wusṭā Journal website
- Publication date:
- 2017-11-01
- Acceptance date:
- 2017-11-10
- ISSN:
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1068-1051
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pubs:747089
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- 2017-11-20
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- Middle East Medievalists
- Copyright date:
- 2017
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- Copyright © 2017 Middle East Medievalists. All rights reserved.
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