Stone inscribed with the name of Jalal al-Din Mangubirti. Islamic World Galleries, British Museum
Stone inscribed with the name of Jalal al-Din Mangubirti, Production date Muharram 628/November-December 1230, made in Nishapur, Iran. Islamic World Galleries, British Museum; Muse
In the 10th century, the Abbasid Caliphate, once a formidable empire, faced significant challenges in maintaining its dominion. Nowhere was this more evident than in the Jazira, a region in northern Mesopotamia. This area, vital for its strategic position and resources, became a focal point of military collapse and local revolt. The decline of central authority in Baghdad allowed local actors to rise, reshaping the political landscape of the region. The Jazira, encompassing parts of modern northern Iraq, northeastern Syria, and southeast Turkey, was crucial for the Abbasids. It acted as a buffer against Byzantine expansion and housed important cities like Mosul, Nisibis, and Harran. See our article on the When Borderlands Boil: The Military Collapse and Local Revolt in the 10th-Century Abbasid Jazira.
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