Malik al-Ashtar

AncientGeneralRashidun Caliphate-585 — ?

Ali most loyal general, poisoned en route to Egypt.

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Quick Facts

Born

585 BCE

Country

Rashidun Caliphate

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)62

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score50.5

Malik al-Ashtar — Complete Timeline

656 AD

Battle of the CamelWar◆ Major

Malik al-Ashtar fought under Caliph Ali at the Battle of the Camel near Basra. He led a key cavalry charge against Aisha's forces, contributing to Ali's victory and the consolidation of his caliphate against the rebellion of Talha and Zubayr.

First FitnaBattleCavalry

Impact: regional

Appointed Governor of EgyptPolitical Action◆ Major

Caliph Ali appointed Malik al-Ashtar as governor of Egypt. Before he could assume office, he was poisoned on the orders of Muawiyah I, who feared his military and administrative skills. His death removed a key ally from Ali's side.

Rashidun CaliphateAssassinationEgypt

Impact: regionaltragic

657 AD

Battle of SiffinWar◆ Major

Malik al-Ashtar commanded the vanguard of Ali's army at Siffin against Muawiyah's forces. He led a successful assault that nearly defeated the Umayyad army, but the battle ended in arbitration after Muawiyah's troops raised Qurans on spears.

First FitnaBattleArbitration

Impact: regional