His garrisons were therefore weak and defenseless.

His garrisons were therefore weak and defenseless. Soon he lost to Abu Muslim who was now in complete control of Merv-(Iran). Abu Salma Hafs Bin Sulaiman al Kahllal: Bakayr Bin Maham was a sympathizer of the Ahlul Bayt and was part of the Abbaside propaganda machinery in Kufa. On his death, he appointed his son-in law Abu Salma Hafs to take his place. According to TABARI, Abu Salma…