 The Farighunids would remain Samanid vassals until the end of the 10th century.Ahmad was succeeded by his son Abu'l Haret Muhammad, who expanded the influence of the Farighunids, collecting tribute from certain parts of Ghor.Abu'l Haret died probably some time after 982, and his son Abu'l Haret Ahmad was drawn into the conflicts that took place within the Samanid amirate during its decline.