Al-Mustazhir

MedievalEmperorAbbasid Caliphate1078 — 1118

Caliph during the First Crusade.

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Quick Facts

Born

1078

Died

1118

Country

Abbasid Caliphate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)21

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score39.0

Al-Mustazhir — Complete Timeline

1096 AD

Caliphate During the First CrusadeWar◆ Major

Al-Mustazhir was caliph when the First Crusade began. The crusaders captured Jerusalem in 1099. The caliphate, under Seljuk domination, did not directly confront the crusaders, but the event marked a shift in regional power dynamics.

CrusadesJerusalemSeljuk Era

Impact: global

1101 AD

Conflict with Sultan Muhammad IPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Mustazhir faced a rebellion by the Seljuk Sultan Muhammad I, who besieged Baghdad. The caliph was forced to accept Muhammad's authority and pay tribute, further reducing caliphal independence.

Seljuk SiegePower Struggle

Impact: regionaldestructive

1105 AD

Assassination of VizierPolitical Action

Al-Mustazhir's vizier, Amid al-Dawla, was assassinated by the Seljuk faction. This event demonstrated the caliph's inability to protect his own officials and the extent of Seljuk control over the caliphal administration.

AssassinationSeljuk Influence

tragic