In the article, the author reconstructs the chronology of the Arab governors appointed by the Umayyads (661-750) in Arminiyah and the northern provinces of the Caliphate adjacent to it (Adzarbayjan and al-Jazira), as well as the rulers appointed as governors in the province of Arminiyah in the first half of the 8th century. The prosopographic data of these administrators is also briefly systematized.

In 701, the conquest of Armenia and the countries of the South Caucasus - Eastern Georgia (Kartli) and Albania - by Muslims was completed. The new possessions of the caliphate were united within the framework of a single province of Arminia with its capital in Dvina (Shahinyan, 2003: 67-106). In turn, Arminiya, together with the neighboring Arab provinces of Adzarbajan (Azerbaijan) and al-Jazira (Upper Mesopotamia), formed a single governorate of the North (Shahinyan, 1998, pp. 54-60).

'Umayyads appointed governors (usually from their own dynasty) to Arminiya, and often simultaneously to Arminiya and Azarbaijan. Later, under the Abbasids (750-1258), some governors of Arminia tried to establish a dynastic transfer of their power (Ter-Gevondyan, 1965, pp. 51-65).

The functions of the Governor of the North were primarily to organize the defense of the northern and north-western borders of the Arab Caliphate against the Byzantine Empire and the Khazar Khaganate. In fact, he was the commander-in-chief of the state's armed forces in this area. Only in exceptional cases can the sources show the intervention of the governors of the North in the internal affairs of the provinces under their control. The main duty of the ruler of Arminia was to command the troops stationed in peacetime on its territory. At the same time, in wartime, the governors of the North or the caliphs themselves could transfer a huge army under the leadership of the ruler.

Sources mention the positions of tax collector ('ala Kharaja), postmaster (Sahib al-barid) and the judges (cadi). All of them were accountable to the provincial governor. There were cases when the tax department was headed by the ruler himself, who combined two positions (dzu ar-riasatain). The ruler of Arminia was also subordinate to the first princes of Armenia, Kartli and Albania (Arm. ishkhan, Gruz, Eristavi, or erismtavari), as well as the Arab emirs of various cities and provinces of the province. All of them were appointed on the basis of protective letters issued to them by the rulers (aman).

Armenian historians Gevond (second half of the eighth century) and Tovma Artsruni (late ninth century) most often refer to the rulers of Arminia as generals (Zoravar or zorapet) or military leaders (khramanatar). [Gevond, 1887, pp. 102, 120, 123, 195; Tovma Artsruni, 1985, p. 172, 173, 190, 191, 334, 335]. This suggests that the duty of the Arab ruler to-

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Arminiya's mission was primarily to perform military service and protect the northern section of the Caliphate's state border.

In Tovma Artsruni, I also found the Armenian term verakatsu (ruler, chief), the Arabic term amir (lord), and even the Iranian term marzban (regional chief) [Tovma Artsruni, 1985, p. 4]. 170, 171, 186, 187, 190, 191, 334, 335].

Later Armenian authors of the X-XIII centuries. (Yovkhannes Draskhanakertzi, Asogik, Samuel Anetsi, or Vardan) when referring to the ruler of Arminiya, the Iranian term ostikan (inspector, chief) is mainly used, and the Albanian historian Movses Kagankatvatsi - shikhan tajkats (Arab prince), less often - kal (ruler). It should be noted that in Armenian-language sources there is no clear definition of terminology, and the listed terms could refer to both the rulers of Arminia and the governors of the North.

Arabic-speaking (Muslim) authors (al-Baladzuri (d. 892), al-Ya'qubi (d. 897), at-Tabari (838-923), Ibn al-Asir (1160-1233) and others use the following terms: amir (ruler), amil (chief), Wali (ruler) or sahib (lord). Often they can also find the verbs akama, vala or istamala (appointed ruler, or chief), as well as the phrase fi wilayat (during the reign). These authors mostly use the terms amil and sahib to refer to the ruler, and amir and wali to refer to the governor.

Unlike the neighboring provinces of Azarbaijan and al-Jazira, for which there are still no complete lists of Arab rulers, the position of the ruler of Arminiya has long attracted the attention of domestic and foreign orientalists.1 However, all of them have chronological inaccuracies and great confusion between the names of rulers and governors. Only in A. Ter-Gevondyan the governors are distinguished from the rulers in capital letters. Moreover, the prosopographic data of these administrators is missing from all the lists they suggested.

In this regard, my goal was to compile new, updated and expanded lists of governors of the North and rulers of Arminia under the Umayyads in the first half of the eighth century, together with their brief prosopographical data, based on Arabic-language and Armenian-language primary sources (including Georgian and Syrian sources), making extensive use of the latest lists of A. Ter-Gevondyan2.

Two previously unknown primary sources were used to compile the lists. First of all, it is one of the earliest monuments of Muslim historiography - the "History" of the Iraqi scholar Khalifa ibn Hayat (776/777 - 854). For all its brevity, it contains very important information about the history of Muslim conquests in the countries of Near Asia and the South Caucasus, about the Arab-Byzantine and Arab-Khazar wars of the VIII century, as well as about the internal political life of Arminia, and, finally, about its rulers. The work of Khalifa ibn Hayyat is the first extant Arabic historical work in which events are described according to the Muslim calendar (hijra). Each year represents the title of a separate chapter. This is followed by subheadings based on the names of caliphs or major events. All this allows you to make clarifications and additions to the chronology of rulers and governors. Previously, this work was not used, since its manuscript was discovered in Morocco only in 1963 and was first published in 1386-1387 by H. (1967) in Nejef.

The second new primary source is the multi-volume work of Abu Muhammad Ahmad ibn Asam al-Kufi (d. 926), previously known only from Persian.-

1 This was first noticed by M. Saint-Martin and G. Inchichean [Saint-Martin, 1818, p. 415-418; Inchichean, 1835, p. 223-225]. In the twentieth century, based on Muslim primary sources, M. Ghazarian [Ghazarian, 1903, p. 193-197], J. Laurent [Laurent, 1919, p. 337-374], A. Nalbandian [Nalbandian, 1958, p. 105-124] and A. Ter - Gevondian [Ter- Gevondyan, 1977, p. 271-285].

2 They are systematized in detail in the articles [Shahinyan, 2007, p. 105-114; Shahinyan, 2008, p. 138-152].

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according to its first part, carried out in 596 AH (1199/1200). The complete Arabic text of al-Kufi in three volumes and eight parts under the title "Kitab al-futuh" - "Book of Conquests" was published in Hyderabad in 1389-1395 AH (1969 - 1976). It contains detailed and consistent stories about the Arab-Khazar wars, the internal political situation in Arminia, and finally about its rulers, which are absent in other authors.

In conclusion, it should be noted that during the half-century of Arminiya's stay in the Umayyad Caliphate (from 701 to 750), along with the four names of the governors of the North, the author of this article counts 16 rulers of the province of Arminiya. Among them are five new names, previously unknown to historical science and discovered in the aforementioned two authors.

On average, the ruler was in office for about three years. Some of them have ruled repeatedly. The only long - lived person in this position was the fifth in a row in the list of rulers of Arminiya - 'Abd al -' Aziz ibn Hatim ibn an-Nu'man al-Bahili, who ruled for more than 10 years. The frequent change of rulers was explained by the unstable situation in the province: constant unrest among the local population in the Arab elite, as well as the threat of invasion by the Khazars and Byzantines.

GOVERNORS OF THE NORTH 3

1. Muhammad ibn Marwan, brother of Caliph ' Abd al-Malik (685-705)

Appointed Caliph ' Abd al-Malik in 73 AH (23.5.692 - 12.05.693) [Ibn al-Asir, 1934/1935, p. 28]; cf. also [al-Kufi, 1969-1976, part 6, p. 293]. Removed from office by Caliph al-Walid I (705-715) in 91 AH (09.11.709-28.10.710) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 307; Ibn al-Asir, 1934/1935, p. 119]. It is also mentioned by Armenian-speaking historians [Gevond, 1887, p. 19-22; Draskhanakertzi, 1996, p. 96, 97; Kagankatvatsi, 1860, p. 257-258; Asogik, 1885, p.123-127; Samuel Anetsi, 1893, p. 84-85]. Thus, he ruled from 693 to 710.

Muhammad ibn Marwan conquered Armenia and the countries of the South Caucasus during the great campaign of 700-702 (Shahinyan, 2003, pp. 103-106). He suppressed the first anti-Arab revolt of the Armenians in 702-705. In 703, he concluded an agreement with the Armenian Catholicos Sak III (677-703) at the request and will of the latter. At the end of 705, he dealt with the rebellious Armenian Naharars (large feudal lords), putting them to fire in the churches of Nakhchavan (800 people) and the Temple (400 people) [Shaginyan, 2007, p. 105-110].

2. Maslama ibn 'Abd al-Malik-half-brother of four caliphs, the sons of' Abd al-Malik: al-Walid I, Sulaiman (715 - 717), Yazid II (720-724) and Hisham (724-743).

Appointed Caliph al-Walid I in 91 AH (09.11.709-28.10.710). Removed from office by Caliph Yazid II in 104 AH (21.06.722 - 09.06.723) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 337; al-Baladzuri, 1866, p. 206; al-Ya'qubi, 1883, p. 375; at-Tabari, 1881-1889, p. 1453; al-Kufi, part 8, 1976, p. 31; Ibn al-Asir, 1934-1935, p. 186-187]. He was re-appointed Caliph Hisham in 107 AH (19.05.725 - 07.05.726) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 350; al-Ya'qubi, 1883, p. 380]. He was again removed from office by the same Caliph in 111 AH (05.04.729 - 25.03.730) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 354; at-Tabari, 1881-1889, p. 1527; Ibn al-Asir, 1934-1935, p. 206]. Once again appointed by the same Caliph in 113 AH (15.03.731-02.03.732) [Ha-

3 We tried to translate all Arab-Muslim proper names into Russian exclusively by transliteration (letter-by-letter transfer), while preserving, as far as possible, their national variants. We have deliberately abandoned the use of diacritics, which create huge difficulties both in reading and typing. The only exception is the Arabic letter "'ain", which is transmitted using an inverted apostrophe and the corresponding vowel, as is customary in the scientific tradition.

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al-Baladzuri, 1866, p. 206; at-Tabari, 1881-1889, p. 1530-1531; al-Kufi, part 8, 1976, p. 58; Ibn al-Asir, 1934/5, p. 207-208]. Finally removed from office by the same Caliph Hisham in 114 AH (03.03.732 - 20.02.733) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 359, 377]. It is also mentioned by Armenian-speaking historians [Gevond, 1887, p. 37, 38, 102-104; Kagankatvatsi, 1860, p. 258-259; Asogik, 1885, p.128-130]. Thus, he ruled three times: in 710-722, 725-729, and from 731 to 732.

Maslama ibn ' Abd al-Malik actively participated in a series of Arab-Khazar wars that began in 709. In 714, 728 and 731/732, he carried out major campaigns against the Khazars, and in 728 - against the Alans. In 113 AD (731/732), Khazarian khanates made peace with the rulers of the North-Eastern Caucasus, vassals of the Khazar Khaganate (Shahinyan, 2008, pp. 138-152).

3. Al-Jarrah ibn ' Abd Allah al-Hakami

Appointed Caliph Yazid II in 104 AH (21.06.722 - 09.06.723) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 337; al-Baladzuri, 1866, p. 206; al-Ya'qubi, 1883, p. 375; at-Tabari, 1881-1889, p. 1453; al-Kufi, part 8, 1976, p. 29; Ibn al-Asir, 1934/5, p. 186-187]. Removed from office by Caliph Hisham in 107 AH (19.05.725 - 07.05.726) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 350; al-Ya'qubi, 1883, p. 380]. He was appointed a second time by the same Caliph in 111 AH (05.04.729 - 25.03.730) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 354; at-Tabari, 1881-1889, p. 1527; Ibn al-Asir, 1934-5193, p. 206]. He died on the 8th (day) before the end, i.e. on the 23rd, of the month of Ramadan 112 AH (09.12.730) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 354-355; cf. also [al-Baladzuri, 1866, p. 206; al-Ya'qubi, 1883, p. 395; at-Tabari, 1881-1889, p. 1530-1531; al-Kufi, 1969-1976, part 8, p. 39-43; Ibn al-Asir, 1934-1935, p. 207-208], or in 179. during the early (28.05.730 - 27.05.731) eras (Kagankatvatsi, 1860, p. 258-259), or in 1042 Seleucus. эры (01.10.730 - 30.09.731) [Denys de Tell-Mahre, 1895, p. 24 - 25, 21 - 22; Michel le Syrien, 1902, p. 462, 501]. Thus, he ruled twice: from 722 to 725 and from 729 to December 9, 730.

Al-Jarrah ibn ' Abd Allah al-Hakami in 722 liberated the territory of Arminiya from the Khazar invaders and himself invaded the borders of Khazaria, even intending to march on the former capital of the khaganate of Samandar. In the month of Ramadan 105 AH (02.02 - 02.03.724) in the area of az-Zam, between the Kura and Araks rivers, he suffered a heavy defeat from the Khazars, who once again invaded the borders of Arminia. In 105 and 106 AD (723/724 and 724/725), he made campaigns against the Alans. Returning to power in 111 AD (729/730), he concluded an agreement (issued a "safe conduct") with the residents of the capital of Kartli, Tiflis (Tbilisi), and again made a trip to Khazaria. He was killed on December 9, 730, during the battle with the Khazars near Ardabil (in Azarbaijan) [Shahinyan, 2008, pp. 138-152].

4. Marwan ibn Muhammad - cousin of Caliph Hisham

Appointed Caliph Hisham in 114 AH (03.03.732 - 20.02.733) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 359, 377; al-Baladzuri, 1866, p. 207; at-Tabari, 1881-1889, p. 1562; al-Kufi, part 8, 1976, p. 70; Ibn al-Asir, 1934 - 1935, p. 215]. He remained in power until the assassination of Caliph al-Walid II (743-744) in the month of Jumada II 126 AH (21.03 - 18.04.744) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 385; al-Kufi, part 8, 1976, p. 141; al-Baladzuri, 1866, p. 209; al-Ya'qubi, 1883, p. 402-403; Ibn al-Asir, 1934-1935, p. 264, 266]. It is also mentioned by Armenian and Georgian historians [Gevond, 1887, p. 112-116; Asogik, 1885, p. 130; Histoire..., 1849, p. 238-240]. Thus, he ruled from 732 to April 744.

Marwan ibn Muhammad in 735-737 successfully completed a long-term war with the Khazars by capturing the new capital of the khaganate of al-Bayd'a (Itil) in 737, making peace with the khagan, who even agreed to convert to Islam, and resettling more than 40 thousand Khazar prisoners in Albania. On the eve of the decisive campaign in 732, he appointed Ashot Bagratuni (732-749) as the first prince of Armenia, at the end of the same year pacified the rebellious inhabitants of Kartli, then invaded Lazika and Abkhazia (within the borders of Byzantium), and finally, in 735, he made campaigns against the Alans and in 736 against the Lakz. He received the nickname "Marvan-Kru" ("Marvan-Deaf") from the Georgians. In 121 AH (738-739) he carried out two more campaigns against 11 lords of the North-Eastern Caucasus-vassals of the Khazar Kaga-

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nata. After learning of the assassination of Caliph al-Walid II, he hurried to the capital of Damascus, where a civil struggle for supreme power in the state began. He became the last caliph of the Umayyad dynasty, Marwan II (744-750) (Shahinyan, 2008, pp. 138-152).

RULERS OF ARMINIA 4

1. Nabih ibn ' Abd Allah al-Anazi

Appointed governor by Muhammad ibn Marwan in 82 AH (February 15, 701-February 3, 702), he was killed by the rebellious Armenians [Khalifa, 1967, p.289]. Thus, he ruled from 701 to 702.

2. Abu Shaykh ibn 'Abd Allah al-Ghanawi 5 and' Amru ibn al-Sadi al-Ghanawi were appointed simultaneously as governor by Muhammad ibn Marwan in 83 AD.

(February 04, 702-January 23, 703), killed simultaneously in the same year [Khalifa, 1967, p.290]. The first of them is also mentioned in Ibn al-Asir, who dates his appointment to 82 AH (15.02.701-03.02.702), and his murder to 83 AH (04.02.702-23.01.703) [Ibn al-Asir, 1934-1935, p. 84]. Thus, they ruled from 702 to January 703.

We date the battle in which the rebels killed them to the first two decades of January 703 (Shahinyan, 2007: 106-107).

3. 'Uthman ibn al-Walid ibn' Uqba ibn Abi Mu'ayt

He ruled under the Caliph ' Abd al-Malik (al-Baladzuri, 1866, p. 205) from 703 to 705.

4. 'Abd Allah ibn Hatim ibn an-Nu'man ibn' Amru al-Bahili-Ruler of Arminiya and Azarbaijan

Appointed governor by Muhammad ibn Marwan in 85 AH (14.01.704-01.01.705), died in the same year. However, from the context of the story of the informant Khalifa ibn Hayyat, it is clear that his appointment and death took place in the year following the "year of fire" (the burning of Armenian naharars by order of the governor at the end of 705) [Khalifa, 1967, p.292 and 301]. Thus, he ruled until 706.

5. 'Abd al -' Aziz ibn Hatim ibn an-Nu'man ibn ' Amru al-Bahili-Ruler of Arminiya and Azarbaijan

Appointed governor by Muhammad ibn Marwan in 85 AH (14.01.704 - 01.01.705) in place of his deceased brother. However, from the context of the story of the informant Khalifa ibn Hayyat, it is clear that his appointment also took place in the year following the " year of fire "(burning of the Armenian naharars by order of the governor at the end of 705) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 291, 301]; cf. also [al-Kufi, 1969-1976, part 7, p. 320]. He ruled until the death of Caliph Sulaiman in 99 AH (14.08.717 - 02.08.718) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 321, 325]. It is also mentioned by Armenian historians [Gevond, 1887, p. 35; Asogik, 1885, p. 125]. Thus, he ruled from 706 to 717.

'Abd al -' Aziz ibn Hatim ibn an-Nu'man ibn ' Amru al-Bahili returned to his homeland the Armenian Naharars who had escaped from the fire and were taken captive at the end of 705 and handed them over

4 In early medieval Muslim historiography Armenia and the countries of the South Caucasus are considered to have been conquered already in the middle of the 7th century. In this regard, in the section "Futuh Arminiya" - "Conquest of Arminiya" by al-Baladzuri, we found a list of the rulers of the province of Arminiya in the second half of the VII century. Under the Caliph 'Under Uthman (644-656), there were four officials, under Caliph 'Ali (656 - 661) - one official, under Caliph Mu'awiyah (661 - 680) - two officials, and under 'Abd al-Malik - two more officials [al-Baladzuri, 1866, p.205]. We consider them military leaders of the troops who were assigned to conquer and rule the Armenian and South Caucasian lands in the future [Shahinyan, 2003, pp. 113-114].

5 Abdullah-Abdlay ('Abd Allah), who appears in later Armenian sources (Draskhanakertzi, 1996, p. 96, 97; Asogik, 1885, p. 101; Vardan, 1861, p. 91), whom modern Arabists identify with Abu Shaykh ibn' Abd Allah, may well be the commander of ' Abd Allah ibn Abi Shaikh. Meanwhile, the latter is mentioned only in al-Kufi in the form 'Ubayd Allah ibn Abi Shaykh [al-Kufi, 1969-1976, part 6, p. 294].

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security guarantee ("certificate of protection") [Shahinyan, 2007, p. 109-110]. Restored the walls of Dvin. In 711, he liberated Albania from the Khazars, and in 99 AD (717 - 718) - the province of Azarbaijan and Albania for the second time (Shahinyan, 2008, p.143).

6. 'Adi ibn' Adi ibn ' Umayrah al-Kindi

Appointed Caliph ' Umar II (717-720) in 99 AH (14.08.717-02.08.718) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 321, 325]. He ruled for 10 and a half months [al-Kufi, 1969-1976, part 7, p. 320]; cf. also [al-Baladzuri, 1866, p. 205]. He ruled from 717 to 718.

'Adi ibn' Adi ibn ' Umayrah al-Kindi built a canal to supply water to the city of al-Baylaqan (Paytakaran) for centuries. He received the nickname "Nahr-'Adi" ("River 'Adi") from local residents.

7. Al-Walid

According to later Armenian authors, on his recommendation, the Armenian Catholicos of All Armenians, St. John of Constantinople, wrote: Yovhannes III Odnesi (717-728) was invited by the Amirapet (Caliph) Omar ('Umar II) to the capital (Damascus) [Draskhanakertzi, 1996, p. 104, 105; Asogik, 1885, p. 103-104; Vardan, 1861, p. 100]. This could have taken place immediately after the sixth Council of Dvina in 720 [Shahinyan, 2008, p. 143-144], but not later than 720: 'Umar II died on the fifth day before the end, i.e., on the 25th, of the month of Rajab 101 AH (11.02.720) [Khalifa, 1967, p.338]. It is not mentioned in Muslim sources. He ruled in 718-720.

8. Ma'laq ibn Saffar al-Bahrani

Appointed Caliph Yazid II in 103 AH (01.07.721 - 20.06.722), dismissed by him in 104 AH (21.06.722-09.06.723) [Khalifa, 1967, pp. 336, 337, 342], i.e. ruled in 721-722.

Ma'laq ibn Saffar al-Bahrani was defeated by the Khazars in Marj al-Hijara (Arminiyyah) in the month of Ramadan 103 AH (22.02.722 - 23.03.722) [Shahinyan, 2008, pp. 138-152].

9. Al-Harith ibn ' Amru at-Ta'i

Appointed governor by Maslama ibn ' Abd al-Malik in 107 AH (19.05.725 - 07.05.726) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 350; al-Kufi, part 7, 1976, p. 320; Ibn al-Asir, 1934-1935, p. 198]. He was re-appointed by the same governor in 113 AD (15.03.731-02.03.732) [at-Tabari, 1881-1889, p. 1533]. It is also mentioned by Armenian-speaking historians [Gevond, 1887, p. 100; Kagankatvatsi, 1860, p. 258]. Thus, he ruled twice: from 725 to 729 and in 732.

Al-Harith ibn ' Amru at-Ta'i in the winter of 174. eras (winter 725 - 726) conducted a census of the population of Arminia. In 108 AD (726-727), he defeated the Khazars at Varsan (Vardanakert) in Azarbaijan (Shahinyan, 2008, pp. 138-152).

10. Sa'id ibn 'Amru al-Harashi, ruler of Arminiya and Azarbaijan, was appointed Caliph Hisham in 112 AH (26.03.730 - 14.03.731) after the assassination of the governor al-Jarrah ibn' Abd Allah. Soon the governor of Maslam, ibn ' Abd al-Malik, imprisoned him [Khalifa, 1967, p. 356-357; al-Ya'qubi, 1883, p. 380; at-Tabari, 1881-1889, p. 1530-1532; al-Kufi, part 8, 1976, p. 45-57; Ibn al-Asir, 1934-1935, pp. 207-208]. He reigned for two years [al-Baladzuri, 1866, p. 207]. It is mentioned by the Armenian Archimandrite [Gevond, 1887, pp. 102-103]. He was appointed for the second time in the spring, after the campaign of the governor Marwan ibn Muhammad to Kartli, Lazika and Abkhazia. From the context of al-Kufi's story, it follows that he remained in power until the beginning of the largest series of campaigns in the history of the Arab-Khazar wars against the khaganate of the governor Marwan ibn Muhammad in 735 [al-Kufi, part 8, 1976, p. 70]. Thus, he ruled twice; from 730 to 731 and from 733 to 735.

Sa'id ibn ' Amru al-Harashi immediately set about liberating the cities of Arminiya from the Khazars. He defeated the khagan's son in a battle on the banks of the Mukan River (Arake?). He had great disagreements with the governor Maslama ibn ' Abd al-Malik and around 731 Popla-

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He was imprisoned for this, but was soon released at the request of Caliph Hisham [Shahinyan, 2008, pp. 138-152].

11. Ka'ab ibn Hamid al-Absi

He ruled under Caliph Hisham [Khalifa, 1967, p. 379]. We attribute its appointment to the time not earlier than the end of 737, when the next series of Arab-Khazar wars of 709-737 ended [Shahinyan, 2008, p. 149]. Under Caliph Hisham, it was approved. He ruled from 737 to 744.

12. 'Asim ibn' Abd Allah ibn Yazid al-Hilali-Ruler of Arminiya and Azarbaijan

Appointed governor by Marwan ibn Muhammad in 126 AH (25.10.743 - 12.10.744) [Khalifa, 1967, p. 385, 432; al-Ya'qubi, 1883, p. 403], immediately after the accession of Caliph Ibrahim (September 744) [al-Kufi, part 8, 1976, p. 141]. Killed by the rebel Emir of Bab al-Abwab (Derbent), Musafir ibn Qasir. Thus, he ruled in the autumn of 744.

13. Nasr ibn Sayyar-Ruler of Arminiyya and Azarbaijan

Appointed Caliph Marwan II immediately after his coronation (7th day of the month of Safar 127 AH = 18.11.744 [Muller, 2004, p. 638]) [al-Kufi, part 8, p. 142]. It is no longer mentioned. Thus, he ruled at the end of 744.

14. 'Abd Allah (al-Malik) ibn Muslim al -' Ukayli-Ruler of Arminiya and Azarbaijan

Appointed Caliph Marwan II after the assassination of 'Asim ibn' Abd Allah. Died (killed?) immediately after his appointment [Khalifa, 1967, p. 432; al-Kufi, part 8, 1976, p. 145]. He ruled in 745.

15. Ishaq ibn Muslim al - ' Uqayli-Ruler of Arminiya and Azarbaijan

Appointed Caliph Marwan II immediately after his death (murder?) 'Abd Allah (al-Malik) ibn Muslim [Khalifa, 1967, p. 432; al-Ya'qubi, 1883, p. 403]; cf. also [al-Baladzuri, 1866, p. 209; al-Kufi, part 8, 1976, p.141]. Formally, he ruled until the final approval of the authority of the ' Abbasids (the 11th day of the month of Jumada II 132 AH (25.01.750). [Muller, 2004, p. 642]). In fact, he was removed from office by the rebellious Emir of Derbent, Musafir ibn Qasir, immediately after his appointment [Khalifa, 1967, p. 432; al-Kufi, part 8, 1976, p. 145]. It is also mentioned by the Armenian Archimandrite [Gevond, 1887, p. 116, 119-120]. Thus, he ruled formally from 745 to 750.

Ishaq ibn Muslim al - ' Ukayli simultaneously fought on two fronts: against the Emir of Derbent and the leaders of the Second Anti-Arab Revolt of the Armenians in 744-752 [Shahinyan, 2007, pp. 110-112].

16. Musafir ibn Kassir-Emir of Bab al-Abwab (Derbent)

Usurped the power of the ruler Ishaq ibn Muslim immediately after his appointment. He was killed in 133 AH (09.08.750-29.07.751) by the first Abbasid ruler of Arminiya, Muhammad ibn Sul [al-Ya'qubi, 1883, p. 429; al-Baladzuri, 1866, p. 209; al-Kufi, part 8, 1976, p.210]. Thus, he ruled from 745 to 750 AD.

Musafir ibn Qasir enjoyed the support of the Emir ad-Dahhak ibn Qays al-Shaybani, who rebelled in Iraq. He occupied the large city of al-Baylakan (Paytakaran) between the Kura and Araks rivers and established his residence there. He received the nickname "al-Kassab" ("Butcher") from local residents (Shaginyan, 2007, p. 110).

list of literature

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