Al-Muntasir

MedievalEmperorAbbasid Caliphate837 — 862

First Abbasid caliph to be assassinated by Turks.

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Quick Facts

Born

837

Died

862

Country

Abbasid Caliphate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)50

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score39.6

Al-Muntasir — Complete Timeline

861 AD

Assassination of Al-MutawakkilPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Muntasir participated in the assassination of his father, Caliph al-Mutawakkil, by the Turkish guard. He then ascended to the caliphate, becoming the first Abbasid caliph to be installed by Turkish military power.

AssassinationSuccession

Impact: regionaldestructive

862 AD

Brief Reign and DeathPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Muntasir's reign lasted only about six months. He died in 862, possibly poisoned by the Turkish guard, after failing to assert his authority. His death deepened the instability of the caliphate.

DeathInstability

Impact: nationaltragic