Abstract
Abolfazl Beihaghi (385 – 470 Lunar), who was Bu Nasr Meshkan’s student, in Ghaznavid era, has pictured over 50 years of Ghaznavid history in his priceless book. In this book he not only recites history, but he also records and criticizes socio-political atmosphere and mannerisms and behaviors of Ghaznavid emirs and politicians. One of the most important subjects mentioned in every corner of what is left of this book, that consists of reports and events of 10 years of Masoud Ghaznavi’s reign (421-431 lunar), is the presence of two wings of power, i.e. Mahmoudian (followers of the father) and Masoudian (followers of the son). Beihaghi meticulously states these events.This article proves socio-political values of “Beihaghi history” alongside linguistic, historical and literary research. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n6s2p567
Highlights
Abolfazl Beihaghi (385 – 470 Lunar), who was Bu Nasr Meshkan’s student, in Ghaznavid era, has pictured over 50 years of Ghaznavid history in his priceless book
Beihaghi’s aware and critical view toward socio-political atmosphere, as well as his retelling historical events of Qaznavi dynasty are elements that extend the value of his book
Because the message is loud and clear we provide little analysis
Summary
“Beihaghi History”, known as “Masoudi History” basically recites ten years if Masoud Ghaznavi’s reign. Beihaghi actively endeavors to represent mannerisms of politicians and political atmosphere and power ambitions in Ghaznavid dynasty, especially during the reign of Masoud. In this research we try to characterize political alliances and political power ambitions based on “Beihaghi History”
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