Abstract
LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS OF TAHIR IBN HUSAYN AS THE FOUNDER AND FIRST RULER OF TAHİRİDS
Succeeding important achievements in Khorasan and Transoxiana and becoming a leading ruler, Tahir ibn Husayn is the founder and the first ruler of Tahirids. He gained great achievements before and during the period of (821-822) when he ruled. It is no doubt that the most significant achievement he provided is the foundation of the Tahirids (821-873). Tahir ibn Husayn founded the Tahirids in the Khorasan region, covering also Transoxiana in administrative terms, by increasing his power and influence within the Abbasids by means of the victories he won. In addition to many issues supporting Tahir ibn Husayn during the foundation of the Tahirids, his political and military leadership qualifications were determinant during this period. Excellent qualifications of Tahir ibn Husayn have significant role in the foundation of the Tahirids. In this study, the leadership qualifications making Tahir ibn Husayn a great ruler and statesman will be discussed.
Keywords
Abbasids, Khorasan, leadership, Tahir ibn Husayn.