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| Abu'l-Fath Musa | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 1031–1034 |
| Predecessor | al-Fadhl ibn Muhammad |
| Successor | Lashkari ibn Musa |
Abu'l-Fath Musa succeeded his father al-Fadhl ibn Muhammad to the throne of the Shaddadids in 1031, reigning until his murder by his son and successor Lashkari in 1034.
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