The Turks reached a great power both politically and militarily in the Abbasid State, especially during the reign of Caliph Mu’tasım-Billâh, who founded the city of Sāmerrā and decided to move the caliphate center there. Although this power continued for many years, some Turkish commanders came to the fore more than others. One of these commanders, Boğa as-Sağîr, is known by the nickname Şerābī. The position he attained during the reign of Caliph Mu’tasım-Billâh continued during the reign of Vâsık-Billâh. However, his real rise was during the reign of Caliph Mütevekkil-Alellâh. In this period, Boğa as-Sağîr was one of the closest commanders to Mütevekkil. The real fame of Boğa as-Sağîr, on the other hand, coincides with the reign of Caliph Müstaîn-Billâh. As a matter of fact, the caliph could not make a decision without consulting him. After the caliphate of Müstaîn-Billâh, Boğa suddenly fell out of favor and became one of the greatest enemies of the new Caliph Mu’tez-Billâh. Although the Caliph wanted to get rid of Boğa as soon as possible, he could not act immediately due to his influence on the Turkish soldiers. Eventually, when Boğa began to lose his former power, he put his plan to eliminate him into action. Until his death, Boğa as-Sağîr was one of the most important military and political figures of the Abbasid Empire.
Turks, Boğa as-Sağîr, Sâmerrâ, Abbasids.