Meanwhile, he had written to Abu Ya'far, the prefect of the dynamic city of Isfahan, offering his services. The new emir of Hamadan, hearing of this correspondence and discovering where Ibn Sina was hiding, incarcerated him in a fortress. War meanwhile continued between the rulers of Isfahan and Hamadãn; in 1024 the former captured Hamadan and its towns, expelling the Tajik mercenaries. When the storm had passed, Ibn Sina returned with the emir to Hamadan, and carried on his literary labors. Later, however, accompanied by his brother, a favorite pupil, and two slaves, Ibn Sina escaped from the city in the dress of a Sufi ascetic. After a perilous journey, they reached Isfahan, receiving an honorable welcome from the prince. COUNT 5
QSN1 Where did Ibn Sina hope to flee to after Hamadan? ANS1 city of Isfahan QSN2 What two cities were at war during this time? ANS2 Isfahan and Hamadãn QSN3 What year did Isfahan gain victory over Hamadan? ANS3 1024 QSN4 What mercenaries were expelled after Isfahan's victory over Hamadan? ANS4 the Tajik QSN5 How did Ibn Sina escape from Hamadan? ANS5 in the dress of a Sufi ascetic