 Al-Layth was forced to flee to Sistan with few supporters but a large amount of wealth he had gained from plundering the towns of Kerman.Al-Layth reached the capital Zarang in late 908 and occupied part of the city, despite Tahir's attempts to dislodge him.Tahir was eventually forced to withdraw from the area, and al-Layth was hailed as amir in March 909.