Al-Wathiq

MedievalEmperorAbbasid Caliphate812 — 847

Caliph during the zenith of the Abbasid golden age.

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Quick Facts

Born

812

Died

847

Country

Abbasid Caliphate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)42

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score47.9

Al-Wathiq — Complete Timeline

842 AD

Reign during the Abbasid Golden AgeCultural◆ Major

Al-Wathiq's reign (842-847) occurred during the peak of the Abbasid Golden Age. He continued the patronage of scholars and the translation movement, though his rule was short and marked by internal stability.

Golden AgePatronage

Impact: globalconstructive

845 AD

Suppression of the Bedouin RevoltWar

Al-Wathiq sent forces to suppress a Bedouin revolt in the Arabian Peninsula. The rebellion was crushed, reaffirming Abbasid authority over the region.

RevoltInternal Conflict

Impact: regionaldestructive