Abdullah al-Mahdi Billah
Fatimid caliph and founder of the dynasty
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Tunisia
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Ascended as the first Fatimid caliph in 909, establishing the Fatimid dynasty in North Africa. Founded the city of Mahdia in present-day Tunisia, which served as the new capital of the dynasty. Al-Mahdi's reign marked the beginning of significant territorial expansion for the Fatimid Empire, which sought to promote Ismaili Shi'ism in contrast to the Sunni Abbasids. Expansion efforts included military campaigns in the Maghreb and later in Egypt. His leadership laid the groundwork for the Fatimid dominance across North Africa and parts of the Mediterranean.
Founded the Fatimid dynasty
Established the city of Mahdia
Promoted Ismaili Shi'ism
Expanded territory into North Africa
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