Al-Qaim

MedievalEmperorAbbasid Caliphate1001 — 1075

Witnessed the Seljuk takeover of Baghdad.

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Quick Facts

Born

1001

Died

1075

Country

Abbasid Caliphate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score37.6

Al-Qaim — Complete Timeline

1055 AD

Seljuk Entry into BaghdadPolitical Action

Seljuk Sultan Tughril entered Baghdad and was received by Caliph Al-Qaim. Tughril expelled the Buyid emirs and was granted the title 'Sultan', marking the beginning of Seljuk dominance over the Abbasid caliphate.

Seljuk TakeoverBuyid FallPower Shift

Impact: regional

1058 AD

Conflict with Al-BasasiriWar◆ Major

The Fatimid-backed general Al-Basasiri captured Baghdad and forced Caliph Al-Qaim to flee. Al-Basasiri had the khutba read in the name of the Fatimid caliph. The Seljuks recaptured Baghdad in 1059 and restored Al-Qaim.

Civil WarFatimid InterventionBaghdad

Impact: regionaldestructive

1063 AD

Marriage of Al-Qaim's Daughter to TughrilPolitical Action◆ Major

Caliph Al-Qaim gave his daughter in marriage to Sultan Tughril, formalizing the alliance between the Abbasid caliphate and the Seljuk Empire. This marriage symbolized the caliph's acceptance of Seljuk suzerainty.

Diplomatic MarriageSeljuk-Abbasid Alliance

Impact: regional