Az-Zahir
Noble person
1176 – 1226
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Who was Az-Zahir?
Az-Zahir or Al-Dhahir was the Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad from 1225 to 1226. He was the son of an-Nasir, and was named as his successor in 1189. In his short reign, he lowered the taxes, and built a strong army to resist to invasions. He died on 10 July 1226, nine months after his accession, and was succeeded by his son al-Mustansir.
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- Born
- 1176
- Parents
- Children
- Religion
- Islam
- Died
- Jul 10, 1226
Baghdad
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on July 23, 2013
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