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Group: Cholas (Kolas), Kingdom of the
People: Franz-Joseph Müller von Reichenstein
Topic: Theatres, War of the

The investigation, headed by Mu'tasim's trusted Turkish …

Years: 838 - 838
October

The investigation, headed by Mu'tasim's trusted Turkish general Ashinas following the discovery of the conspiracy to assassinate Mu'tasim and place his nephew al-Abbas on the throne, results in the execution of most conspirators.

This is broadened into a virtual purge of the army, in which the hitherto dominant Khurasani element is replaced with Mu'tasim's favored Turks.