Nobles, however, were disturbed by his policies toward the mawali. At this stage he controlled most of Iraq and its dependencies including Arminiya, Adharbayjan, Jibal and parts of the Jazira (Upper Mesopotamia). Efforts by his supporters to take Basra, which was under Zubayrid control, did not succeed.
Nobles, however, were displeased with his policies toward the mawali. At this stage, he had control over most of Iraq and its dependencies, including Arminiya, Adharbayjan, Jibal, and parts of Upper Mesopotamia (the Jazira). His supporters' attempts to capture Basra, which was under Zubayrid rule, were unsuccessful.