Despite his reluctance, Ibn al-Mu 'tazz was persuaded by the opposition to assume the caliphate instead, in the hope that he would put an end to the intrigues that had plagued the dynasty for decades.
Ibn al-Mu 'tazz was persuaded by the opposition, in the hope that he would put an end to the intrigues. This was despite his reluctance. This was to assume the caliphate instead. These intrigues had plagued the dynasty for decades.