The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Abu Tahir
Also known as Abu Taher, Son of Abu Said, Carmathian imam
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 241
There's something terrifying about this Carmathian leader whose fanatical devotion and willingness to sacrifice everything—including his own followers—marks him as a force of religious and military extremism.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 241
- Books
- 1
Abu Tahir, son of Abu Said, emerged as a Carmathian imam whose radical vision led him to storm Mecca itself. His forces carried away the sacred black stone to their capital, and his willingness to order companions to commit suicide demonstrated the extreme nature of his leadership. His ability to muster 107,000 fanatics made him one of the most feared religious and military leaders of his time.
Description
Abu Tahir is an adult Arab man whose fierce countenance reflects his role as a Carmathian imam and son of Abu Said. His commanding presence suggests the authority of one who leads 500 horsemen and can summon vast numbers of fanatics, with the determined bearing of a leader willing to commit extreme acts in pursuit of his religious and political goals.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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