Al-Tai

MedievalEmperorAbbasid Caliphate932 — 1003

Deposed by the Buyids.

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Quick Facts

Born

932

Died

1003

Country

Abbasid Caliphate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)34

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score37.6

Al-Tai — Complete Timeline

974 AD

Accession of Al-TaiPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Tai became caliph after the abdication of his father Al-Muti. His reign continued the pattern of Buyid domination, with the caliph serving as a ceremonial figurehead.

AccessionBuyid ControlFigurehead

Impact: national

991 AD

Deposition by the BuyidsPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Tai was deposed by the Buyid emir Baha al-Dawla, who replaced him with Al-Qadir. This event demonstrated the Buyids' complete control over the caliphate, as they could appoint and depose caliphs at will.

DepositionBuyidEnd of Reign

Impact: nationaltragic

1003 AD

Death of Al-TaiPolitical Action

Al-Tai died in obscurity after his deposition, having lived under Buyid supervision. His death marked the end of a reign that symbolized the Abbasid caliphate's complete subordination to foreign dynasties.

DeathObscurityBuyid

Impact: nationaltragic