According to Ibn al Athir, during the Seljuks' attack on Marwanid territory, a local family opened the gate for them, leading the Marwanid resistance to fall. It is impossible to say whether this is true or not. The plot is realistic, however. Some people, whether in modern times or in history, had no problem advancing their own family interests by aligning with what they thought to be the stronger party, regardless of other considerations.
Ibn al Athir (13th-century):
ACCOUNT OF THE CONQUEST OF JAZIRAT IBN UMAR
Fakhr al-Dawla sent an army to Jazirat Ibn Umar, which also belonged to the Marwanids, and put it under siege. A local family, called the Banu Wahban, who were notables of the place, rose up and attacked a small city gate, called the Buwayba Gate, which was used only by pedestrians because one climbed steps up to it from outside. They smashed it down and allowed the army to enter and take the city. This was the end of the Marwanid state. Praise be to One whose dominion is without end!
Down to this present day, whenever someone comes to besiege Jazirat [Ibn Umar], this Wahban family leaves the city. Not one of them survives with any influence or position which allows him to do anything. Up to the present time they are still held to blame for that past initiative.
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