Al-Mustansir II of Cairo

MedievalEmperorAbbasid Caliphate1230 — 1261

First Abbasid caliph in Mamluk Cairo.

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Quick Facts

Born

1230

Died

1261

Country

Abbasid Caliphate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score39.0

Al-Mustansir II of Cairo — Complete Timeline

1261 AD

Failed Expedition to BaghdadWar◆ Major

Al-Mustansir II led a small military expedition to reclaim Baghdad from the Mongols. The force was ambushed and defeated near Hit by Mongol troops. Al-Mustansir II was killed in the battle, ending his brief caliphate.

Mongol WarsFailed Reconquest

Impact: regionaltragic

Installation as Caliph in CairoPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Mustansir II was recognized as caliph by the Mamluk Sultan Baybars in Cairo after the Mongol sack of Baghdad in 1258. This re-established the Abbasid caliphate in exile under Mamluk protection, though the caliph held no temporal power.

Abbasid RestorationMamluk Patronage

Impact: regionalconstructive