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In 1847 the Bab was carried to the lonely mountain fortress of Adhirbayjan and there imprisoned first in the castle of Mah-Ku and then in that of Chihriq, where He spent the short remainder of His life. Shiih Mullas denounced His teaching and from their pulpits incited their congregations against all Babis, appealing to their fanaticism. Babis were assaulted, their houses entered and spoiled, their women maltreated. The courts gave no protection, no redress. The Babis were practically outlawed.
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