Ahmad ibn Tulun

Politician, Deceased Person

0835 – 0884

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Who was Ahmad ibn Tulun?

Ahmad ibn Ṭūlūn was the founder of the Tulunid dynasty that ruled Egypt briefly between 868 and 905 AD. Originally sent by the Abbasid caliph as governor to Egypt, ibn Ṭūlūn established himself as an independent ruler.

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Born
Sep 1, 0835
Baghdad
Also known as
  • Ahmad ibn Ṭūlūn
  • ibn Ṭūlūn
Children
Religion
  • Islam
Nationality
  • Abbasid Caliphate
Profession
Lived in
  • Baghdad
Died
May 10, 0884

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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