Print
Word
PDF|
This section contains 40 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) |
|
On the death of al-Ma'mun, his brother al-Mu'tasim becomes caliph. During his elevenyear reign, he becomes the first caliph to hire Turkish mercenaries, a move that eventually weakens the power of the caliphs.
|
This section contains 40 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) |
|
