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 discontented with his policies toward the mawali. At this juncture, he had mastery over most of Iraq and its dependencies, including Arminiya, Adharbayjan, Jibal, and parts of Upper Mesopotamia (the Jazira). His supporters' endeavors to capture Basra, which was under Zubayrid control, were thwarted.