Al-Hadi

MedievalEmperorAbbasid Caliphate764 — 786

Brief Abbasid caliph.

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Quick Facts

Born

764

Died

786

Country

Abbasid Caliphate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score37.1

Al-Hadi — Complete Timeline

785 AD

Accession as CaliphPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Hadi succeeded his father al-Mahdi as caliph in 785. His reign was brief, lasting only about one year, and was marked by internal conflicts and a struggle for power with his brother Harun al-Rashid.

SuccessionCaliphate

Impact: national

786 AD

Conflict with Harun al-RashidPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Hadi attempted to remove his brother Harun al-Rashid from the line of succession, leading to a power struggle. This conflict ended with al-Hadi's death under mysterious circumstances, possibly poisoned, allowing Harun to become caliph.

Succession CrisisPower Struggle

Impact: nationaldestructive