The Nāṣirī Generations 40: V. AL-MARZABAN, SON OF FANA KHUSRAU, DILAMI.

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On the decease of his father ’Uzd-ud-Daulah, the Khalifah, Ut-Ta-i’u-L’illah, conferred upon him the title of Samsam-ud-Daulah, and raised him to his father’s office.
The Khalifah treated him with great esteem and distinction. He embarked on board a vessel on the river Dijlah [Tigris] and proceeded to the palace of Fana Khusrau, and paid a visit of consolation and condolence to his son, Marzaban, and conferred considerable honours and dignities upon him. The Khalifah left the administration of affairs in his hands, and showed great respect and honour towards him. He [Marzaban] exercised the authority at Baghdad until his brother, Abu-l-Fawaris, rose against him.