Bisutun
Bisutun (بيستون) (died 977) was the ruler of the
Ziyarids (967–977). He was the eldest son of Vushmgir
.
During his father's lifetime, Bisutun was the governor of
Simnan
at that time. Bisutun eventually managed to conquer both Gurgan and Simnan, forcing Qabus to give up his claims.
For the rest of his reign, Bisutun maintained good relations with the Buyids. He married a daughter of
al-Muti
, who was a Buyid puppet, confirmed upon Bisutun the title of Zahir al-Dawla.
Bisutun also paid attention to his western border. He released the
Gilan), Abu Muhammad al-Nasir. Al-Hasan al-Tha'ir, however, was defeated and killed by Abu Muhammad. His son Abu'l-Hasan 'Ali
eventually expelled Abu Muhammad from Hausam, probably with Bisutun's support, and he acknowledged the Ziyarid as his overlord.
Bisutun died in 977. After a short power struggle, his brother Qabus succeeded him.
References
- ISBN 0-521-20093-8.