August 892, at which point he officially took power.

Reign

Consolidation of power in Transoxiana and Khorasan

Ismail was active to the north and east, steadily spreading Samanid influence as well as solidifying his control over other areas including Kirman, Sistan and Kabul. Ismail was successful in establishing economic and commercial development and organized a powerful army. It was said that he made his capital

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