Adud al-Dawla, Emir · Greatest Buyid ruler

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Adud al-Dawlaعضد الدولة

Shiraz

The greatest Buyid ruler, who governed Iraq and Iran and built a famous hospital in Baghdad.

From Shiraz he united the Buyid lands and in 978 took Baghdad. He repaired the city, built canals and dams, and founded the Adudi hospital. He took the old Persian title Shahanshah.

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