Al-Mu'tasim

Politician, Noble person

0794 – 0842

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Who was Al-Mu'tasim?

Abu Ishaq 'Abbas al-Mu'tasim ibn Harun al-Rashid, better known by his regnal name al-Mu'tasim bi-'llah was the eighth Abbasid caliph, ruling from 833 to his death in 842. A son of Harun al-Rashid, he succeeded his half-brother al-Ma'mun, under whom he served as a military commander and governor. His reign was marked by the introduction of the Turkish slave-soldiers and the establishment for them of a new capital at Samarra. This was a watershed in the Caliphate's history, as the Turks would soon come to dominate the Abbasid government. Domestically, Mu'tasim continued Ma'mun's support of Mu'tazilism and its inquisition. Mu'tasim is also notable as a warrior caliph, waging almost continuous wars, both against the Byzantine Empire, where he personally led the celebrated Sack of Amorium, as well as against various internal rebels, most notably achieving the final suppression of the Khurramite rebellion.

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Born
0794
Abbasid Caliphate
Also known as
  • Abu Ishaq 'Abbas al-Mu'tasim ibn Harun al-Rashid
  • al-Mu'tasim bi-'llah
Parents
Siblings
Children
Religion
  • Islam
Ethnicity
  • Arab people
  • Turkish people
Nationality
  • Abbasid Caliphate
Profession
Died
Jan 5, 0842
Samarra

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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