Abu al-Misk Kafur
Deceased Person
0905 – 0968
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Who was Abu al-Misk Kafur?
Abu al-Misk Kafur, also called al-Laithi, al-Suri, al-Labi was a dominant personality of Ikhshidid Egypt and Syria. Originally a black slave from Ethiopia, he was promoted as vizier of Egypt, becoming its de facto ruler from 946. After the death of his master, Muhammad bin Tughj, Kafur succeeded the latter to become the de jure ruler of the Ikshidid domains, Egypt and southern Syria, until his death in 968.
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