Yazid ibn Ahmad was the tenth independent

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Reign

Yazid replaced his brother Muhammad IV. His reign is notable because of Persianization of culture that took place. He continued the expansionist policy of his brother and attacked Gyurzul castle in 999, defeating its HunnicC.Tepeмян. Шaпoтpeнa Птoлeмeя в cвязи c иccтopиeй cкифc-кoгo цapaвa пpикacпийcкoгo пoбepeжья. Tбилиcи, 1966, c.76-77. ruler Abd-ul Barr Anbasah like his brother did before. He made several attempts to invade

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but was never successful. He was succeeded by his first son Manuchihr I.

Issue

Yazid II had several children. The most notable are: # Manuchihr I - Became shah in 1027. # Prince Anushirvan - Rebelled. # Ali II - Became shah in 1034. # Qubad - Became shah in 1043. # Shamkuya - married to the Hashimid ruler Abd al-Malik ibn Mansur in December 1035. # Ahmad ibn Yazid - never ruled. Father of Ali III # Sallar - deposed Ali III in 1050. # Mamlan ibn Yazid - never ruled. Executed by Shirvanshah

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Rebellion of Anushirvan

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. Citizens at first supported him but then turned against Prince and called the Shah back to the city. Prince decided to retreat to Gulustan castle but was killed as he fled.

References

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