Samsam al-Dawla

Samsam al-Dawla
Amir al-umara
Coin minted during the reign of Samsam al-Dawla.
Amir of Iraq
Reign	983 – 987
Predecessor	'Adud al-Dawla
Successor	Sharaf al-Dawla
Amir of Fars
Reign	988/9 - 998
Predecessor	Sharaf al-Dawla
Successor	Baha' al-Dawla
Born	c. 963
Died	December 998 Near Isfahan
Father	'Adud al-Dawla
Mother	Sayyida bint Siyahgil
Religion	Shia Islam

Abu Kalijar Marzuban, also known as Samsam al-Dawla (Arabic: صمصام الدولة, romanized: Ṣamṣām al-Dawla, lit. 'Lion of the Dynasty'; c. 963 – December 998) was the Buyid amir of Iraq (983–987), as well as Fars and Kerman (988 or 989 – 998). He was the second son of 'Adud al-Dawla. The Abbasids recognized his succession and conferred upon him the title Samsam al-Dawla. He lacked the qualities of his father 'Adud al-Dawla and failed to have a grip upon his state affairs. His rule was marked by revolts and civil wars.