The Buyids had effective control of the empire in the 10th and 11th centuries, much like the Seljuk Turks later.
This dynasty faced a Zanj rebellion by 500,000 African slaves led by Ali bin Muhammad. Under the rule of al-Ma'mun and al-Mu'tasim, the Mamluks were established to help them hold power. The Buyids had effective control of the empire in the 10th and 11th centuries, much like the Seljuk Turks later. This dynasty that took control from Marwan II after defeating him at the Battle of Zab reached its height under Harun al-Rashid, and ended when the Mongols under Hulagu Khan sacked Baghdad in 1258. For 10 points, identify this Islamic dynasty that succeeded the Umayyads.
This dynasty faced a Zanj rebellion by 500,000 African slaves led by Ali bin Muhammad.
Islamic Abbasid Caliphate [accept al-Abbasiyun; accept equivalents like Abbasid dynasty]