Middle Eastern Empires | MCQs

Explanation

• The founder of the Fatimid dynasty was: Al-Mahdi
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• Ubayd Allāh al-Mahdī, the founder of the Fāṭimid dynasty
• The first caliph, al-Mahdī, established his capital at Mahdiyyah (founded 920) on the east coast of Tunisia 
• Born 31 July 873 or 874 (Khuzestan/Salamiyah)
• Died 3      April 934 (aged 59-60)                    
  

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Fatimid Caliphate

Caliph

• 909–934 (first)--------> Abdullah al-Mahdi Billah (founder)

• 1160–1171 (last)-------> Al-Adid