Bukhtnassar Ali was the fourteenth Shirvanshah, ruling from 1049 to 1050. He was the successor and nephew of Qubad. His father Ahmad b. Yazid was a son of Yazid II. He was immediately deposed by his uncle, Sallar. Bukhtnassar managed to escape but was captured and executed by forces of Sallar near Baylaqan.[1]

Bukhtnassar
Shirvanshah
Reign1049–1050
PredecessorQubad
SuccessorSallar
Died1050
Near Baylaqan
HouseHouse of Shirvanshah
FatherAhmad ibn Yazid

References edit

  1. ^ Madelung 1975, p. 249.

Sources edit

  • Bosworth, C. E. (1996). The New Islamic Dynasties: A Chronological and Genealogical Manual. New York City: Columbia University Press. ISBN 0-231-10714-5.
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Bukhtnassar
Born:  ? Died: 1050
Regnal titles
Preceded by Shirvanshah
1049–1050
Succeeded by