Who was the last ruler of Abbasid dynasty?

Q: Who was the last ruler of Abbasid dynasty?

Al-Musta’sim Billah - Al-Musta’sim Billah was the last caliph of the Abbasid dynasty based in Baghdad. His reign ended in 1258 CE when the Mongols, under the leadership of Hulagu Khan, invaded Baghdad and brought the Abbasid Caliphate to a violent close. This event marked one of the most tragic and transformative moments in Islamic history. Al-Musta’sim Billah was the 37th Abbasid caliph and ruled during a time of growing instability and external threats. Despite warnings, he underestimated the strength of the Mongol Empire and failed to prepare adequately for their advance. The fall of Baghdad was catastrophic: the city, a center of learning and culture in the Islamic world, was destroyed, and thousands of people were killed. The caliph himself was executed by the Mongols. His death symbolized the end of the political authority of the Abbasids in Baghdad. Although a symbolic Abbasid caliphate was later re-established in Cairo under Mamluk protection, it lacked real political power. The fall of Baghdad not only ended an era of Islamic rule but also marked a major shift in the political landscape of the Muslim world. 🟢&ensp;Key Facts: Al-Musta’sim Billah ruled from 1242 to 1258 CE. He was the 37th and final Abbasid caliph in Baghdad. Killed during the Mongol siege of Baghdad led by Hulagu Khan. The Abbasid Caliphate had lasted over 500 years before its fall. Baghdad was destroyed, ending its status as a center of Islamic learning. His reign ended the classical period of Abbasid political authority. A ceremonial Abbasid caliphate later continued in Cairo under Mamluks. The fall of Baghdad in 1258 CE is considered a major turning point in Islamic history.

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Al-Musta’sim Billah - Al-Musta&rsquo;sim Billah was the last caliph of the Abbasid dynasty based in Baghdad. His reign ended in 1258 CE when the Mongols, under the leadership of Hulagu Khan, invaded Baghdad and brought the Abbasid Caliphate to a violent close. This event marked one of the most tragic and transformative moments in Islamic history.
Al-Musta&rsquo;sim Billah was the 37th Abbasid caliph and ruled during a time of growing instability and external threats. Despite warnings, he underestimated the strength of the Mongol Empire and failed to prepare adequately for their advance. The fall of Baghdad was catastrophic: the city, a center of learning and culture in the Islamic world, was destroyed, and thousands of people were killed. The caliph himself was executed by the Mongols.
His death symbolized the end of the political authority of the Abbasids in Baghdad. Although a symbolic Abbasid caliphate was later re-established in Cairo under Mamluk protection, it lacked real political power. The fall of Baghdad not only ended an era of Islamic rule but also marked a major shift in the political landscape of the Muslim world.
🟢&ensp;Key Facts:


Al-Musta&rsquo;sim Billah ruled from 1242 to 1258 CE.


He was the 37th and final Abbasid caliph in Baghdad.


Killed during the Mongol siege of Baghdad led by Hulagu Khan.


The Abbasid Caliphate had lasted over 500 years before its fall.


Baghdad was destroyed, ending its status as a center of Islamic learning.


His reign ended the classical period of Abbasid political authority.


A ceremonial Abbasid caliphate later continued in Cairo under Mamluks.


The fall of Baghdad in 1258 CE is considered a major turning point in Islamic history.

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