Abstract . This study sheds liqht on the leadershib characteristics of Imran b . Shahin , who ruled the al – Bata ih reqion of southern land from about A. H.330 to 369 ( 941 – 979 ) . areqion known for its hard ruqqed terrain and different ethnic groups . Furthermore , the study tries to demonstrate how Imran b . Shahin managed to take full advantage of unstable political and social situation of the region to revolt against the Buwayhid authorities and how yhe Buwayhids failed to subdue him and his movement . inspite of their repeated military attacks .

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