Seyyedeh Khatun
Seyyedeh Khatun (d.
1029) was a sultaness of
Buwayhids (Diylamids) of
Ray (Rages),
Isfahan and
Hamadan (
Buwayhid dynasty of
Iran). After decease of her husband
Fakhr o-dowleh the Diylamid, her 4-year old son,
Majd o-dowleh (
993-
1029), officially inherited the reign, notwithstanidng she was the real ruler by the time of her decease.
During her rule she could protect her realm against powerful opponents namely
Mahmud of Ghazni and
Ghaboos of
Ziyarid by her great policy. Shortly after her decease Mahmud of Ghazni captured Ray and the Buwayhid realm of Ray, Hamadan and Isfahan came to its end.
