His main target was to establish firm control over the Syrian littoral , as well as the routes connecting it to the interior .
After winning recognition by the Ikhshidids , Sayf al - Dawla began a series of campaigns of consolidation .
Sayf al - Dawla 's main target was to establish firm control over the Syrian littoral , as well as the routes connecting it to the interior .
After winning recognition by the Ikhshidids , Sayf al - Dawla began a series of campaigns of consolidation .