Events tagged with "Umara al-Yamani"

Historical Events tagged with "Umara al-Yamani"

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Politics & Government

Conspiracy to Restore Fatimid Caliphate Uncovered

March 31st, 1174 850 years ago

In Cairo, a conspiracy surfaced aiming to restore the Fatimid Caliphate with involvement from former officials and the poet Umara al-Yamani. The plan was revealed, prompting skepticism from modern historians regarding its seriousness and the immediate threat it posed. Nevertheless, the ringleaders faced execution in the following weeks as a result of the revelations. This event underscores the political tension during Saladin's reign and the lasting influence of the Fatimid legacy.