He ransomed many Muslim captives at great cost , only to see them go over to Dizbar 's forces .
In early 966 , Sayf al - Dawla asked for and received a short truce and an exchange of prisoners with the Byzantines , which was held at Samosata .
Sayf al - Dawla ransomed many Muslim captives at great cost , only to see them go over to Dizbar 's forces .
In early 966 , Sayf al - Dawla asked for and received a short truce and an exchange of prisoners with the Byzantines , which was held at Samosata .