Al-Muqtadir

MedievalEmperorAbbasid Caliphate895 — 932

Long-reigning but weak caliph under whom decline accelerated.

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Quick Facts

Born

895

Died

932

Country

Abbasid Caliphate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)37

Political (20%)36

Influence (20%)63

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score48.0

Al-Muqtadir — Complete Timeline

908 AD

Accession of Al-MuqtadirPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Muqtadir became caliph at age 13 after the death of Al-Muktafi. His youth and inexperience led to factional struggles among court officials and military commanders, accelerating the decline of Abbasid authority.

AccessionYouthDecline

Impact: nationaldestructive

929 AD

Battle of BaghdadWar◆ Major

The Qarmatians attacked and sacked Baghdad, the Abbasid capital. Al-Muqtadir's forces were unable to defend the city, and the caliph was forced to flee. This event demonstrated the complete military weakness of the caliphate.

QarmatiansSack of BaghdadWeakness

Impact: regionaltragic

932 AD

Assassination of Al-MuqtadirPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Muqtadir was killed in battle against a rebel army led by Mu'nis al-Muzaffar, a former general. His death ended a 24-year reign marked by political instability, economic decline, and loss of territory.

AssassinationRebellionEnd of Reign

Impact: nationaltragic