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Al-Muqtafi (Abbasid)

Type Figure Region Iraq Time 1096–1160 Also known as Abbasid Caliph al-Muqtafi

Al-Muqtafi (1096–1160) was the thirtieth Abbasid caliph; after acceding in 1136 and basing himself in Baghdad, he gradually restored caliphal court a…

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  1. 1136–1145Baghdad · BaghdadAl-Muqtafi acceded after the setback to Seljuk Sultan Sanjar's power, rebuilding caliphal court authority in Baghdad, reforming taxes and administrative institutions, and relying on local military leaders such as the Banu Mu'azzam to consolidate control over the Iraqi heartland.
  2. 1146–1160Baghdad · BaghdadFrom the late 1140s until his death in 1160, al-Muqtafi continued to maintain a relatively independent caliphal regime in Baghdad, balancing the remaining Seljuk forces and local warlords, and arranged for his successor al-Mustanjid to take the throne.

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