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A letter arives from Persia,
"Onto Sultan Muhammad of the Hedjaz ,
The news of the Abbasaids wishes are troubling indeed, even more because they showed us friendship. However, we do not wish for them to conquere the Holy Lands, especially when they are under Shia rule. What I will do, I do not know, but I have sent my Alim to hear out the Caliph. Hopefully his judgement will prevail, and if it requires that I must act, then I will do so.
written by his own hand in Samarkand,
Shah Jonayd Safavid, King of Kings"
The news of the Abbasaids wishes are troubling indeed, even more because they showed us friendship. However, we do not wish for them to conquere the Holy Lands, especially when they are under Shia rule. What I will do, I do not know, but I have sent my Alim to hear out the Caliph. Hopefully his judgement will prevail, and if it requires that I must act, then I will do so.
written by his own hand in Samarkand,
Shah Jonayd Safavid, King of Kings"
Arrival of the Calipah of Cairo
"Allah Akbar, Labyak Allahuma Labyek, Labyek La Shreek Labyek inal Hamda wani matta laka wallmok La Shareek Lack!"Cried the crowd of Abbasid pilgrims in unison.The group was made up of several high born from the dynasty and the Calipah, wearing a simple white pilgrim robe, was walking with them.
The group quickly joined the many pilgrims from around the Islamic world, circling the Kabah 7 times as a begining and thanks for their arrival to Allah's House.
After praying, the Calipah and his men, arrived to the Palace of the Sultanate, and asked the Sultan for an audience.The Calipah, being on a pilgrimege, didnt change his cloth, but remained in his white robe.
He spoke to the gaurds directly "Tell Heir to the throne Hasan that Calipah Hakim bin Kamal has arrived"
In one of the many rooms of the sultanate palace in Mecca...
"Hakim, my bloodbrother, what do you think to do now?"
The crown prince, Hasan, was sitting on the large pillow, eating a few dates while his friend and advisor , Hakim ibn Omar al-Sawasi, tried to consider an answer.
"I... I think we can't do much more untill the sultan returns, Hasan. We might try to ask the emirs to inform the people, but I think that would be to early at this time".
"But the Zayyanids... or these Persians... do you think théy will accept a vassalage?"
"If it would prevent a war? I think so, Hasan. And if the Abbasids truely accept our ways of believe, then that would also quell the Zayyanid-Abbasid relations... and it would give a kind of acknowledgement to what is called the 'Sunhia faith' by outsiders"
Hasan sighed, and wondered if that would be a good thing. Although he had always followed his father's movement of mutual respect and tolerance between Sunni and Shia, he wasn't blind to the outsiders view to this. Now that the old sultan nearly called war upon the Holy Sites with his believe, Hasan wondered if it wouldn't stear up useless discussion into the muslim world.
"Hakim... the spymaster has informed me that Ahmed ibn Omar Aziz has gained power since the thread of war... significant power within the fundaments of the Sunni's in Mecca and Jedda. He said that it is but a matter of time untill his faction grew to big to ignore".
"But the Sunni's of Mecca are... I mean, they are powerfull, and they have always formed the backbone of your father's reign. Wasn't their late leader, Imam Abdul Rahman bin Walid, your father's mentor... and... and great supporter of the Sunhia ways?"
"Some Sunni's believe that the Abbasids are just in their claim and their ways, more just than us, but of a lot of Ahmed's followers are ignorant youth, according to the spymaster. Youth capable of fighting, and the future Sunni majority of Mecca, not to mention".
Hakim's brains worked on top speed, to find a way to process this knowledge. If this information was true, then the young Ahmed ibn Omar would indeed be able to incite a revolt.
"What should we do? I mean, what are you going to do? You can't supress them, and you can't ignore them, but neither can you let them sieze power".
"Hakim, I was thinking of something... I was hoping that if... if the Abbasids would be able to help us, to officialy acknowledge the ways of Sunhi'ism, to convert the sunni'ism to please them, but yet to rule from the ways of Sunhia. With the aid of the Zayyanids, and the acknowledgement of Cairo, we might actualy create a Sunhia dynasty".
"That would sound very progressive... very... untraditional... herecy maybe. Would your father agree with that?"
"My father would not. I think he would rather cut the Hedjaz from the world then try to co-operate with it. But I think he will step down soon. His health is bad, and I know he feels he is getting to old. Think about it, Hakim... imagine, Sunhia as a third way of Allah, as a filing of a gap between the Sunni and Shia faiths"
Hakim smiled, and took a last grape.
"Hasan, I think it's madness. Maybe you are mad"
"Maybe I am"
"Hakim, my bloodbrother, what do you think to do now?"
The crown prince, Hasan, was sitting on the large pillow, eating a few dates while his friend and advisor , Hakim ibn Omar al-Sawasi, tried to consider an answer.
"I... I think we can't do much more untill the sultan returns, Hasan. We might try to ask the emirs to inform the people, but I think that would be to early at this time".
"But the Zayyanids... or these Persians... do you think théy will accept a vassalage?"
"If it would prevent a war? I think so, Hasan. And if the Abbasids truely accept our ways of believe, then that would also quell the Zayyanid-Abbasid relations... and it would give a kind of acknowledgement to what is called the 'Sunhia faith' by outsiders"
Hasan sighed, and wondered if that would be a good thing. Although he had always followed his father's movement of mutual respect and tolerance between Sunni and Shia, he wasn't blind to the outsiders view to this. Now that the old sultan nearly called war upon the Holy Sites with his believe, Hasan wondered if it wouldn't stear up useless discussion into the muslim world.
"Hakim... the spymaster has informed me that Ahmed ibn Omar Aziz has gained power since the thread of war... significant power within the fundaments of the Sunni's in Mecca and Jedda. He said that it is but a matter of time untill his faction grew to big to ignore".
"But the Sunni's of Mecca are... I mean, they are powerfull, and they have always formed the backbone of your father's reign. Wasn't their late leader, Imam Abdul Rahman bin Walid, your father's mentor... and... and great supporter of the Sunhia ways?"
"Some Sunni's believe that the Abbasids are just in their claim and their ways, more just than us, but of a lot of Ahmed's followers are ignorant youth, according to the spymaster. Youth capable of fighting, and the future Sunni majority of Mecca, not to mention".
Hakim's brains worked on top speed, to find a way to process this knowledge. If this information was true, then the young Ahmed ibn Omar would indeed be able to incite a revolt.
"What should we do? I mean, what are you going to do? You can't supress them, and you can't ignore them, but neither can you let them sieze power".
"Hakim, I was thinking of something... I was hoping that if... if the Abbasids would be able to help us, to officialy acknowledge the ways of Sunhi'ism, to convert the sunni'ism to please them, but yet to rule from the ways of Sunhia. With the aid of the Zayyanids, and the acknowledgement of Cairo, we might actualy create a Sunhia dynasty".
"That would sound very progressive... very... untraditional... herecy maybe. Would your father agree with that?"
"My father would not. I think he would rather cut the Hedjaz from the world then try to co-operate with it. But I think he will step down soon. His health is bad, and I know he feels he is getting to old. Think about it, Hakim... imagine, Sunhia as a third way of Allah, as a filing of a gap between the Sunni and Shia faiths"
Hakim smiled, and took a last grape.
"Hasan, I think it's madness. Maybe you are mad"
"Maybe I am"
In one of the many rooms of the sultanate palace in Mecca...
"Hakim, can you please ask the servant to summon my sister?"
"What kind of affairs could you possibly have with Najat, Hasan? In these times of trouble?"
Prince Hasan looked at his friend. Although Hakim was a very bright you man, he often wasn't very clear when it came to diplomacy.
"My sister and I must discuss some things what would happen when father returns. I think he will step down if we become a vassal of Cairo, but if he refuses, I would need an ally"
"Hasan! You can't possibly mean that you will try to force your father to step down, do you?" Hakim gasped. He knew his friend thought that his father was getting to old, and that his time had come, but forcing the sultan...
"I doubt I have to, but it's more that I want to make sure that my sister would support my reign. She is a great admirer of father, you know that"
That was true. But Najat was an even bigger admirer of her big brother, who - unlike her - had the oppurtunity to travel and study. Hasan knew that Najat felt trapped in the palace. He liked his sister, and thought that it might be a good idea to take her along diplomatic travels if he would be the sultan.
"Hasan, perhaps it would be good idea to begin to arrange things concerning the vassalization... like, uhm... perhaps you should meet the old sultan of the Zayyanids. You know, the ambassador".
"The Zayyanids... yes, you are right. They should approve, ofcourse. We don't want to incite a war".
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The Royal Hall in the sultanate palace in Mecca
Prince Hasan sat on the large marble throne, and he overlooked a large hall, that was fairly empty. A servant was next to him, awaiting his orders from his new master. It took a few seconds until Hasan was able to open his mouth.
"Please travel to the mansion of Abu'l-Abbas Ahmad II, and ask the old sultan to meet me as soon as possible. Say it's concerning the future of the Holy Cities and the Hedjazi - Zayyanid relations".
"Hakim, can you please ask the servant to summon my sister?"
"What kind of affairs could you possibly have with Najat, Hasan? In these times of trouble?"
Prince Hasan looked at his friend. Although Hakim was a very bright you man, he often wasn't very clear when it came to diplomacy.
"My sister and I must discuss some things what would happen when father returns. I think he will step down if we become a vassal of Cairo, but if he refuses, I would need an ally"
"Hasan! You can't possibly mean that you will try to force your father to step down, do you?" Hakim gasped. He knew his friend thought that his father was getting to old, and that his time had come, but forcing the sultan...
"I doubt I have to, but it's more that I want to make sure that my sister would support my reign. She is a great admirer of father, you know that"
That was true. But Najat was an even bigger admirer of her big brother, who - unlike her - had the oppurtunity to travel and study. Hasan knew that Najat felt trapped in the palace. He liked his sister, and thought that it might be a good idea to take her along diplomatic travels if he would be the sultan.
"Hasan, perhaps it would be good idea to begin to arrange things concerning the vassalization... like, uhm... perhaps you should meet the old sultan of the Zayyanids. You know, the ambassador".
"The Zayyanids... yes, you are right. They should approve, ofcourse. We don't want to incite a war".
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The Royal Hall in the sultanate palace in Mecca
Prince Hasan sat on the large marble throne, and he overlooked a large hall, that was fairly empty. A servant was next to him, awaiting his orders from his new master. It took a few seconds until Hasan was able to open his mouth.
"Please travel to the mansion of Abu'l-Abbas Ahmad II, and ask the old sultan to meet me as soon as possible. Say it's concerning the future of the Holy Cities and the Hedjazi - Zayyanid relations".
Outside the Palace of the Hedjaz Sultanate
"Perhaps my Calipah they are busy?" deducted one of the entrouge of the Calipah.
"How rude, but come, let us continue the Hajj, I will chaste this son of the Sultan later, he didnt even come out to greet me!Let us go to Mina then"Hakim bin Kamal said.The envoy began to move again, heading the Hajj routes.
OOC: My Calipah waited, and no asnwer
"Perhaps my Calipah they are busy?" deducted one of the entrouge of the Calipah.
"How rude, but come, let us continue the Hajj, I will chaste this son of the Sultan later, he didnt even come out to greet me!Let us go to Mina then"Hakim bin Kamal said.The envoy began to move again, heading the Hajj routes.
OOC: My Calipah waited, and no asnwer
The streets of Mecca, near the palace...
Suddenly the entire palace was in uproar. Mecca was filled with rumour. The servant catched that some high person had arrived in Mecca, although nobody really knew who. Suddenly the mass made way. Several men wore the black banners of the Abbasid dynasty. In the middle was the calipah, Hakim bin Kamal, wearing the traditional Hajj dress. The group approached the palace.
Prince Hasan sat up straight as the calipah entered the Royal Hall. He was stressed and and somewhat shocked that he arrival of the calipah had been announced so late. Several servants, advisors, the Grand Vizier and his friend Hakim ibn Omar al-Sawasi, had entered the hall. It had been a bad timing, summoning the Zayyanid ambassador at this moment. But maybe this gave an oppurtunity.
Prince Hasan stood up from his throne as the calipah was announced.
"Good day, my liege, and welcome to the Holy City of Mecca. I hope you had a pleasant journey and a good Hajj so far"
Suddenly the entire palace was in uproar. Mecca was filled with rumour. The servant catched that some high person had arrived in Mecca, although nobody really knew who. Suddenly the mass made way. Several men wore the black banners of the Abbasid dynasty. In the middle was the calipah, Hakim bin Kamal, wearing the traditional Hajj dress. The group approached the palace.
Prince Hasan sat up straight as the calipah entered the Royal Hall. He was stressed and and somewhat shocked that he arrival of the calipah had been announced so late. Several servants, advisors, the Grand Vizier and his friend Hakim ibn Omar al-Sawasi, had entered the hall. It had been a bad timing, summoning the Zayyanid ambassador at this moment. But maybe this gave an oppurtunity.
Prince Hasan stood up from his throne as the calipah was announced.
"Good day, my liege, and welcome to the Holy City of Mecca. I hope you had a pleasant journey and a good Hajj so far"
The Palace of the Hedjaz
The Calipah chuckled "Assalam Alekum, Prince Hasan, son of Mohammed the Sultan.It was a peaceful journey and the Hajj goes well.I have sent a letter informing my arrival, perhaps it didnt reach you?an honest mistake I guess.My brother, I have come to seal the vassalship of the Hedjaz and help explain any misgivings.After that I shall continue my Hajj and go back to Egypt peacefully"
The Calipah chuckled "Assalam Alekum, Prince Hasan, son of Mohammed the Sultan.It was a peaceful journey and the Hajj goes well.I have sent a letter informing my arrival, perhaps it didnt reach you?an honest mistake I guess.My brother, I have come to seal the vassalship of the Hedjaz and help explain any misgivings.After that I shall continue my Hajj and go back to Egypt peacefully"
Former Sultan, Abu'l-Abbas Ahmad II clutched his cane as he acended the steps of the palace. He always insisted he be able to walk forth independently and on his own, he had his will and his pride that kept him going.
"Brother.. I am here. I am glad you have called for my presence, I was looking for a game of chess and... wha...
young man... ah, the prince. Hello, my child. I had forgotten my friend had traveled to the Sunni conclave. Blessings upon his mission, I am sure the heads of wisdom will see we Shi'ites are of proper decorum.
I am also sure you are much rejoiced knowing the mighty Timurid empire and my son guarentee your independence forever as unfettered guardian of the Holy places? I am sure you are. Afterall, the guardian of the Holy Places must not be subject to political whims of those who would exploiut them; lest elderly men like myself could not come here in peace.
Tell me... Hasan was it? Call me Uncle Ahmad... tell me, how do you find holding the reins of your father's legacy?"
The old man put his habd on the younger man's hsoulder and his bushy eyebrows came together as he smiled.
"I don't think that this is a good timing, but perhaps it is better this way. Calipah, and, uhm... Uncle Ahmad, now you are both present, I am planning to discuss the future of the Holy Cities. I think you have... uhm, met before?"
Prince Hasan felt the painfull silence that fell.
"Sultan... I mean, 'uncle' Ahmad, the Abbasids have proposed a vassalage with certain curromstances. I, or rather my father, have some things to compromise".
Prince Hasan turned to the Calipah.
"My liege, we want you to accept the religious freedom within the Hedjaz, and that includes the acknowledgementof the Sunhia sects. In turn, the sultanate court is willing to convert to the Sunni faith. We would want to be abstained of vassalage taxes, and will open our markets to your merchants. We want to maintain our military alliances with the Timurids and the Zayyanids for one year, but will abstain when it comes to matters concerning either the Abbasid empire or al-Andalus. In turn shall have a military alliance, but shall abstain support when it comes to war with either the Timurids or the Zayyanids. We would want to maintain our freedom of election of the three elector votes within the Council of Ulama's, and shall in turn give you all diplomatic support you need in foreign matters".
Prince Hasan felt the painfull silence that fell.
"Sultan... I mean, 'uncle' Ahmad, the Abbasids have proposed a vassalage with certain curromstances. I, or rather my father, have some things to compromise".
Prince Hasan turned to the Calipah.
"My liege, we want you to accept the religious freedom within the Hedjaz, and that includes the acknowledgementof the Sunhia sects. In turn, the sultanate court is willing to convert to the Sunni faith. We would want to be abstained of vassalage taxes, and will open our markets to your merchants. We want to maintain our military alliances with the Timurids and the Zayyanids for one year, but will abstain when it comes to matters concerning either the Abbasid empire or al-Andalus. In turn shall have a military alliance, but shall abstain support when it comes to war with either the Timurids or the Zayyanids. We would want to maintain our freedom of election of the three elector votes within the Council of Ulama's, and shall in turn give you all diplomatic support you need in foreign matters".
Hedjaz Palace
The Calipah considered for a second "Perfect,I will acknowledge the sunhia in Hedjaz, but in Egypt I am afraid that is not appropriate now, perhaps in the future, and your conversion would greatly benefit Islam, yes .... yes I accept.However, what form of sunni Islam shall you follow?the version of Cairo or another perhaps?but that dosent matter.As for taxes, I have agreed to lift all from you, and the military alliance with the Zayyanid will stand for one year, very good..However there is an array of matters I wish to disclose with you.One I wish to establish a small number of forts within the Hedjaz to help you against muaraders, I have noticed a dreadful rise of these pesky criminals within your realm, these forts will provide protection to all pilgrims regardless of sect, Sunni, shia and....sunhia.The second matter is the titles of the Hedjaz Sultanate, I wish that the house of the Hedjaz moves the title "The protector of the Holy mosques" as it standed back in 1258 to the Abbasid family.Your family will keep the title of "Keepers of the Holy mosque" in turn.The last matter is your location within the Empire of the Abbasids.Being that you own about 2 votes within the Imperial range of holding the two holy cities, thus will be your standing upon the Knosul which will always be held in Cairo every two years.As for funds, Egypt will provide you with funds to build and undergo any projects, and provide any needed support as unofficial provinces of the Empire.We protect you, we help you, we fund you, and we ask only for loyalty.How does that sound Prince Hasan?"
The Calipah then remembered something "Ahhh yes prince Hasan, I may need Hedjazi forces to defend Cairo while the main Army is away in other parts of Northen Africa, seems like a war has begun without my approval, oh well, this is the present situation and we must accept, what do you say?"
The Calipah considered for a second "Perfect,I will acknowledge the sunhia in Hedjaz, but in Egypt I am afraid that is not appropriate now, perhaps in the future, and your conversion would greatly benefit Islam, yes .... yes I accept.However, what form of sunni Islam shall you follow?the version of Cairo or another perhaps?but that dosent matter.As for taxes, I have agreed to lift all from you, and the military alliance with the Zayyanid will stand for one year, very good..However there is an array of matters I wish to disclose with you.One I wish to establish a small number of forts within the Hedjaz to help you against muaraders, I have noticed a dreadful rise of these pesky criminals within your realm, these forts will provide protection to all pilgrims regardless of sect, Sunni, shia and....sunhia.The second matter is the titles of the Hedjaz Sultanate, I wish that the house of the Hedjaz moves the title "The protector of the Holy mosques" as it standed back in 1258 to the Abbasid family.Your family will keep the title of "Keepers of the Holy mosque" in turn.The last matter is your location within the Empire of the Abbasids.Being that you own about 2 votes within the Imperial range of holding the two holy cities, thus will be your standing upon the Knosul which will always be held in Cairo every two years.As for funds, Egypt will provide you with funds to build and undergo any projects, and provide any needed support as unofficial provinces of the Empire.We protect you, we help you, we fund you, and we ask only for loyalty.How does that sound Prince Hasan?"
The Calipah then remembered something "Ahhh yes prince Hasan, I may need Hedjazi forces to defend Cairo while the main Army is away in other parts of Northen Africa, seems like a war has begun without my approval, oh well, this is the present situation and we must accept, what do you say?"
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Prince Hasan smiled at the calipah.
"My liege, you are indeed a very fair and decent man, unlike what some shiite emirs tall about you. To me, such a settlement would be perfect, and I would certainly be willingly to accept. But alas, only my father could take such a decision, and he is still in Angora for the election of a new Caliph.My friend and advisor, Hakim, is the son of a sunni sheik, and I shall ask his council before I choose a school".
The prince took a breath of air. "And I would be most willingly to send Hedjazi forces to temporaly guard your sites. That is a decision I can make. You should know that, although our army is small, it is well trained and has much combat experience due to fights with robbers and beouins. And we also have some excelent commanders", he smiled.
"My liege, you are indeed a very fair and decent man, unlike what some shiite emirs tall about you. To me, such a settlement would be perfect, and I would certainly be willingly to accept. But alas, only my father could take such a decision, and he is still in Angora for the election of a new Caliph.My friend and advisor, Hakim, is the son of a sunni sheik, and I shall ask his council before I choose a school".
The prince took a breath of air. "And I would be most willingly to send Hedjazi forces to temporaly guard your sites. That is a decision I can make. You should know that, although our army is small, it is well trained and has much combat experience due to fights with robbers and beouins. And we also have some excelent commanders", he smiled.
Former Sultan, Abu'l-Abbas Ahmad II chuckled and took a seat on a long and richly upholstered divan.
"Nonesense, your father won't entertain such a thing. He is allied to the Timurid Horde itself! And as an aside, I fear we nead the Hedzaj to be as strong as possible to defend the Holy Lands for all times. Especially... especially..."
The old man's bushy eyebrows came together and he frowned.
"I have heard that the barabarians of the north are mobilizing... they may strike while Afrika is unstable and lies in turmoil, and if that is the case All of Islam will need Hedzaji troops at their greatest numbers in coordination with the Timurids and Turks to drive back any attempts by Crusaders.
It is difficult times in which you have come into responsibility. The Keepers of the Holy Places must defend Mecca and Medina at all costs, and if that means marching to fight the Cursaders in the streets of Cairo, so be it. But a Hedzaj that does that must be strong young prince."
The Calipha smiled "Prince Hasan, you must help Cairo defend the Caliphate, we have faced too many inner rebellions and disorder that we need your support to crush our enemies AND defend Cairo against the crusaders.Egypt will not forget this favour Prince Hasan.But may I ask, when shall your father return? "
"Calipah of Cairo, my father will return to Mecca when the Caliph is elected. But as a sign of good will, I shall order the elite division of our army, to travel to Cairo to prepare for any possible war or rebellion. I shall also dispatch a thousand city militias to used as is necessary, or as you please”
Hasan turned to Abu'l-Abbas
“If the open war continues, we shall honour our alliances and fight for our faith and the Holy Cities. If the fate of the Hedjaz is determined, it should be an example for the rest of the world to set differences aside”.
Hasan turned to Abu'l-Abbas
“If the open war continues, we shall honour our alliances and fight for our faith and the Holy Cities. If the fate of the Hedjaz is determined, it should be an example for the rest of the world to set differences aside”.
The Calipah smiled and warmly kissed prince Hasan on each cheek "Good Prince Hasan! Good, my forces are in Ibera now, and I feared that the crusaders may take this chance to invade Egypt, we will never forget this!.Now that we have agreed with preliminary agreements, do you think your father would agree?and what else do you wish to add in the treaty?"
Eight hundred camel riders and four hundren horseback riders, together with a division of two thousand pikemen and archers and another two thousand members of Mecca, Medina and Jedda's city militia's left Medina when the sun showed its face over the horizon. The small al-Bahrein fortress near the Holy City had been the assembly point for this expedition army that was on their way to the cities and strongholds of Egypt. Another army, that contained most of the elite White Guard, would leave Mecca a few days later. The commander of the army was Ali ibn Usama, formaly known as Ali ibn Allah, and his friend Mehmed al-Sadr was his second-in-command. Mehmed would be tasked to guard the Holy City of Yeruzalayim from any crusaders, and would settle his army near Damasque. Ali would take the defence of Egypt itself, and would take his shelter in a small fortress along the Nile river, on the opposite bank from Cairo, not far from Gizeh.
Meanwhile in Mecca
"Although he is noble and just, my father can be a fool at times. He would rather fight himself and thousands of his men to death to be able perform his faith, instead of arranging a settlement that would allow this too, and that would let him - and his thousand men - life. But he is also old, and it is said that the lust for fighting and objecting inevadable fades over time. So I think that he will agree, either inmediately or after a bit of persuasion. My father can also be a very reasonable with the proper arguments", prince Hasan said.
"My liege, I can't think of anything to add in the treaty right now. Perhaps you should have your scribes produce a draft, so that my advisors and I can see if there are any matters missing".
The scribes with the Caliph presented prince Hasan with the treaty...
Mechanical Effect: Hedjaz becomes vassal of the Caliphate
Hedjaz does not pay 1 eco vassal tax
All Military alliances between the Hedjaz and any other state will be void.
Mechanical Effect: Hedjaz becomes vassal of the Caliphate
Hedjaz does not pay 1 eco vassal tax
All Military alliances between the Hedjaz and any other state will be void.
"It looks very good", prince Hasan concluded after reading the draft. "Though I think I have a few remarks. First, I see no reason why the Hedjaz shouldn't have a military alliance with the Abbasids untill the ones with the Timurids and Zayyanids have passed. As long as affairs don't collide between these parties, I think we can maintain all three alliances". He smiled.
"Also, although we have talked it over, there are a few things that aren't included in the treaty, that should be in for the sake of clarity. First, the votes of the Council of Alims should not be effected by the vassalization, but should be independent from the Ulama of the Abbasids. Also, although there is religious tolerance towards pilgrims to the Holy Cities, I would also like to accept exiles and refugees to take refuge within the Holy Cities without they have to fear presecution, so that the Holy Cities will become a safe haven for all muslim". Hasan took a breath of air. "My Calipah, do you think this is fair?"
"Also, although we have talked it over, there are a few things that aren't included in the treaty, that should be in for the sake of clarity. First, the votes of the Council of Alims should not be effected by the vassalization, but should be independent from the Ulama of the Abbasids. Also, although there is religious tolerance towards pilgrims to the Holy Cities, I would also like to accept exiles and refugees to take refuge within the Holy Cities without they have to fear presecution, so that the Holy Cities will become a safe haven for all muslim". Hasan took a breath of air. "My Calipah, do you think this is fair?"