Al-Hakim I of Cairo

MedievalEmperorAbbasid Caliphate1245 — 1302

Second Abbasid caliph of Cairo under Mamluks.

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Quick Facts

Born

1245

Died

1302

Country

Abbasid Caliphate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)33

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score40.9

Al-Hakim I of Cairo — Complete Timeline

1262 AD

Appointment as Caliph by Sultan QalawunPolitical Action◆ Major

After the death of Al-Mustansir II, Mamluk Sultan Qalawun appointed Al-Hakim I as the new Abbasid caliph in Cairo. This continued the tradition of the Mamluks using the caliphate to legitimize their rule.

Caliphal SuccessionMamluk Legitimacy

Impact: regionalconstructive

1302 AD

Long Ceremonial CaliphatePolitical Action

Al-Hakim I served as caliph for 40 years, a period marked by his complete subordination to Mamluk sultans. He performed ceremonial duties such as leading prayers and confirming sultans, but held no political or military authority.

Ceremonial RoleMamluk Era