Person
Al-Mushafi
d. 982 CE
Al-Mushafi was the chamberlain before Almanzor who lost power after political and military failures and was imprisoned.
Significance
Chamberlain and political rival of Almanzor who was defeated and imprisoned
Reputation in tradition
condemned
Stated motivation
Maintain power as chamberlain
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