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The saddled horse that kept a state waiting for a year, costing him a throne
A state holds its breath for a year after its leader's murder, but the saddled horse at his tomb sends a powerful political message. What did this silent power play cost the Abbasid Caliphate?
The saddled horse that kept a state waiting for a year, costing him a throne
This episode explores the mysterious year-long silence surrounding the death of Abu Sa'id al-Jannabi and the enduring symbol of a saddled horse at his tomb. What was the true message behind this unusual act of devotion, and how did it shape the future of a powerful empire?
Person: Abu Sa'id al-Jannabi
Date of Murder: June 913…
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