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In Zanjan and Nayriz likewise at the decree of erudite doctors and notable lawyers a bloodthirsty military force attacked and besieged. In Zanjan the chief was Mulla Muhammad-'Ali the mujtahid, while in Nayriz Siyyid Yahya of Darab was the leader and arbiter. At first they sought to bring about a reconciliation, but, meeting with cruel ferocity, they reached the pitch of desperation; and, the overpowering force of the victorious troops having cut off every passage of flight, they unclosed their hands in resistance. But although they were very strong in battle and amazed the chiefs of the army by their steadfastness and endurance, the overwhelming military force closed the passage of flight and broke their wings and feathers. After numerous battles they too at last yielded to covenants and compacts, oaths and promises, vows registered on the Qur'an, and the wonderful stratagems of the officers, and were all put to the edge of the sword.
(24:1)
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