Al-Mustadi

MedievalEmperorAbbasid Caliphate1142 — 1180

Father of the last powerful Abbasid caliph.

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Quick Facts

Born

1142

Died

1180

Country

Abbasid Caliphate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)21

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score41.9

Al-Mustadi — Complete Timeline

1170 AD

Continued Assertion of Caliphal AuthorityPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Mustadi continued his predecessor's policy of asserting caliphal authority over Baghdad and Iraq. He maintained the caliphal army and resisted Seljuk interference, preserving the gains made by Al-Muqtafi.

Caliphal PowerSeljuk RelationsContinuity

Impact: regionalconstructive

1175 AD

Diplomatic Relations with SaladinPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Mustadi established diplomatic relations with Saladin, who had become sultan of Egypt. The caliph recognized Saladin's authority and received gifts, strengthening the caliphate's influence in the region.

DiplomacySaladinEgypt

Impact: regionalconstructive

1178 AD

Patronage of Sunni ScholarshipCultural

Al-Mustadi patronized Sunni scholars and built madrasas in Baghdad. This support strengthened Sunni orthodoxy and enhanced the caliphate's religious prestige.

PatronageSunni ScholarshipMadrasas

constructive