Baghdad book

The author of this book is Abu al-Fadl, Ahmad ibn Tayfur, of Khurasan origin, known to the ancients as Ibn Abi Tahir, because his father Tayfur was nicknamed Abu Tahir, and his ancestors were from the lineage of the kings of Khorasan (he lived 204-280 AH/819-893 AD) and he is one of the eloquent historians. Poets and narrators, he was famous for being one of the people of understanding mentioned in knowledge, who wrote extensively, and was known for his intelligence and quality of eloquence. In addition to this, he had beautiful morals and was a pleasant companion.
He was born in Baghdad at the time of Al-Ma'mun Al-Abbasi's entry into Baghdad from Khorasan. He received knowledge and narration from the imams of his time, especially Omar bin Shabah, the narrator and hadith narrator, and his son Ubaid Allah narrated from him. He followed his father's method in classification and writing. He worked for a period as a colloquial book editor, then he specialized and sat copying books in the Al-Waraqeen market on the eastern side of Baghdad, and did not expand his work. His translations provide detailed information about his life and travels.
Ahmed bin Tayfour's interest was devoted to history and poetry, until his books reached forty-eight books, the most important of which is "The History of Baghdad," which is one of the oldest things written about the city of peace. It included many news of the caliphs and ministers, and it was an essential source for Al-Tabari, Al-Isfahani, Al-Masoudi and others. He reached the last days of Caliph Al-Muhtadi, and then his son Ubayd Allah added after him the news of Al-Mu'tamid, Al-Mu'tadid, Al-Kuttafi, and Al-Muqtadir. Ahmed bin Tayfour died in Baghdad and was buried in the Bab al-Sham cemetery.