Al-Musta'sim

Iraqi caliph during the Abbasid era

Al-Musta'sim - Leaders & Politicians born 1213
Born

1213
813 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Iraq

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Ruled as the last Abbasid caliph from 1242 until 1258. Faced significant challenges during a time of decline for the caliphate. His reign was marked by the Mongol invasion, which resulted in the siege of Baghdad. Ultimately captured and executed by Hulagu Khan, contributing to the fall of Baghdad and the end of the Abbasid dynasty in the city.

Oversaw the last period of the Abbasid caliphate

Fell victim to the Mongol invasion

Endured the siege of Baghdad in 1258

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