- Seyyedeh Khatun
Seyyedeh Khatun (d. 1029) was a
Sultan ess ofBuwayhid s (Diylamids) of Ray (Rages), Isfahan andHamadan (Buwayhid dynasty ofIran ). After the death of her husband Fakhr o-dowleh the Diylamid, her 4-year old son, Majd o-dowleh (993-1029), officially inherited the reign, however she was the true ruler up until her death.During her rule she was able to protect her realm against powerful opponents, such as
Mahmud of Ghazni andGhaboos ofZiyarid , by her insightful policies. Shortly after her death, Mahmud of Ghazni captured Ray and the Buwayhid realm of Ray, Hamadan and Isfahan came to its end.References
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