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Ibn Tulun annexes Syria in 882, using …
Years: 882 - 882
Ibn Tulun annexes Syria in 882, using the pretext of a holy war against the Empire.
Following his return from Syria, ibn Tulun adds his own name to coins issued by the dynasty, along with those of the Caliph and heir apparent.
He invites the nearly powerless Caliph al-Mu'tamid to Egypt to offer him protection against his brother, al-Muwaffaq, who is trying to remain in power as regent.
Al-Muta'mid is intercepted en route to Egypt, and ibn Tulun and al-Muwaffaq begin an endless campaign against each other.
Ibn Ṭūlūn is able to have a group of prominent jurists declare al-Muwaffaq a usurper, and both leaders have the other cursed during Friday prayers.
Military skirmishes follow.
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Years: 882 - 882
Locations
People
Groups
- Arab people
- Egypt in the Middle Ages
- Muslims, Sunni
- Muslims, Shi'a
- Ismailism
- Abbasid Caliphate (Samarra)
- Tulunids
Topics
Commodoties
Subjects
Regions
Subregions