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Al-Mustasim
MedievalEmperorAbbasid Caliphate1213 — 1258
Last Abbasid caliph of Baghdad killed by the Mongols.
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Quick Facts
Born
1213
Died
1258
Country
Abbasid Caliphate
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)26
Influence (20%)46
Legacy (20%)37
Leadership (15%)48
Strategy (15%)39
Total Score40.8
Al-Mustasim — Complete Timeline
1258 AD
Siege of BaghdadWar
Mongol forces under Hulagu Khan besieged and captured Baghdad. Al-Mustasim was executed, ending the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. The city was sacked, resulting in massive destruction and loss of life, marking a turning point in Islamic history.
Mongol InvasionFall of BaghdadEnd of Caliphate
Impact: globaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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