The Analysis of Abu Ayyub Muriani’s Actions in Time of Mansoor Abbasi (136-154 After Hijrah)

In the first era of Abbasid caliphate (132-232 after hijrah), considering the policy of taking advantage of Iranians in governing affairs, the ground for the presence of people and Iranian households in caliphate system was provided. The favorable action and efficiency of Iranians in the official positions led to giving the ministry position to some of them. One of the Iranian ministers in this era is Abu Ayyub Muriani (154 After Hijrah) who was present about 17 years in Mansoor’s court and active in relation to the policy making and the other caliphate affairs. This article is to investigate the role of Abu Ayyub Muriani as well as his strategy as an Iranian bureaucrat in Abbasid caliphate system via the descriptive-analytical method and utilizing the library sources. The findings of the study indicate the distinction of Muriani in the position of ministry compared with the other Iranian ministers such as Abu Salama Kallal and Khaled e- Barmaki
Muriani presented the services like giving advice to caliphate in time of his ministry; moreover, he was seeking for his personal benefits by conspiring against the other contemporary authorities and finally, he left a kind of exclusive domination and authority in his actions