Muslim Civil War of 861-870
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Islam, Muslims, Mosques, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Iraq
- Date: 861-870
Article abstract: At issue: Stability and control of the caliph of Baghdad in the ʿAbbāsid Dynasty. Result: After a decade of instability, a Muslim Golden Age occurred.
Background
When al-Mutawakkil became caliph of Baghdad in 847, he restored Islamic orthodoxy and persecuted all nonorthodox or non-Muslim groups. He faced both internal and external enemies, with rebellions and wars in outside provinces constantly plaguing his rule. He would be killed, however, by Turkish mercenaries directed by his eldest son, al-Muntasir, who feared the loss of his...
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