After 1536, and the rise in power of Ahmad, the brothers came into conflict with each other. Ahmad had in effect allied himself with the Wattasids under the regent Ali Abu Hassun (1524–54).
From 1536 onwards, as Ahmad gained prominence, the siblings fell out with each other. Ahmad had essentially formed an alliance with the Wattasids through regent Ali Abu Hassun (r. 1524-1554).