 The feud had destabilized Córdoba though, so 'Abd al-Malik began making friendly overtures to the Emir of Seville, Abbad II al-Mu'tadid.The cooperation between Córdoba and Seville aroused the jealousy of the Emir of Toledo Yaḥyā bin Dhī 'l-Nūn, who sent an army to besiege Córdoba and capture 'Abd al-Malik.After the Sevillian emir Abbad II al-Mu'tadid died in 1069, his successor Muhammad Ibn Abbad Al Mutamid seized the opportunity to send an army and lift the siege on Córdoba.