Yazid III Shirvanshah
| Yazid III | |
|---|---|
| Shah of Shirvan | |
| Reign | June, 991 – November, 1027 |
| Coronation | 991 |
| Full name | Shirvanshah Yazid b. Ahmad |
| Born | ? |
| Birthplace | Şamaxı |
| Died | November, 1027 |
| Place of death | Şamaxı |
| Predecessor | Muhammed V Shirvanshah |
| Successor | Shirvanshah Manuchehr I |
| Issue |
Shirvanshah Manuchehr I Prince Anushirvan Shirvanshah Ali II Shirvanshah Kubad Princess Shamkuyya Prince Ahmad Shirvanshah Salar Prince Mamlan |
| Royal House | House of Shirvanshah |
| Father | Shirvanshah Ahmad |
Yazid III was tenth independent Shah of Shirvan.[1]
Reign
Shirvanshah replaced his brother Muhammed. 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 Hunnic[2] ruler Abd-ul Barr Anbasah like his brother did before. He made several attempts to invade Derbent but was never successful. He was succeeded by his first son Manuchehr.
Issue
Yazid III had several offsprings. Most notable are:
- Shirvanshah Manuchehr I - Became shah in 991.
- Prince Anushirvan - Rebelled.
- Shirvanshah Ali II - Became shah in 1034.
- Shirvanshah Kubad - Became shah in 1043.
- Princess Shamkuyya - married to Derbent ruler Amir Al-Abdul Malik in 1035, December.
- Prince Ahmad - never ruled. Father of Shirvanshah Ali III
- Shirvanshah Salar - deposed Shirvanshah Ali III in 1050.
- Prince Mamlan - never ruled. Executed by Shirvanshah Fariburz I.
Rebellion of Anushirvan
While his father was in Gyurzul castle, Prince Anushirvan decided to revolt against his father in capital Yazdiyya. Citizens at first supported him but then turned against Prince and called Shah to city. Prince decided to retreat to Gulustan castle but killed on road.
References
| Yazid III Shirvanshah Born: ? Died: 1027 | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
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| Preceded by Muhammed V Shirvanshah |
Shirvanshah 991-1027 |
Succeeded by Shirvanshah Manuchehr I |
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