Caliph of Cairo: Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, 996 - 1021

"One night in the year 411/1021, the powerful ruler of the Fatimid empire, al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, rode out of the southern gates of Cairo and was never seen again. Was the caliph murdered, or could he have decided to abandon his royal life, wandering off to live alone and anonymous? Whatever th...

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Main Author: Walker, Paul E. 1941- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cairo [u.a.] American Univ. in Cairo Press 2009
In:Year: 2009
Edition:1st publ.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hakim, Bi-Amrillah al- 985-1021 / Fatimids 909-1171 / History 996-1021
B History 996-1021
Further subjects:B Egypt History 640-1250
B Ḥākim bi-Amr Allāh Caliph of Egypt (985-approximately 1021)
B Egypt Kings and rulers Biography
B Fatimites
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