Historical Events tagged with "barjawan"
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Politics & Government
Al-Hakim Assassination of Barjawan
March 25th, 1000 1024 years ago
Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah removed his chief minister, Barjawan, in a dramatic power play to consolidate control over the Fatimid government. This move marked a significant shift in the political landscape of the time as Al-Hakim sought to diminish the influence of the eunuch, who had been a key figure in governing Egypt. The assassination underscored Al-Hakim's ambitious temperament and desire for absolute power.
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