Tag Archives: Mansur

Building Baghdad, 762

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Ruth

The city was designed to be a visual representation of the Koran’s idea of Paradise. By the time it was founded, the Empire was at its peak size and vast sums of tribute flowed into the Caliph’s coffers, so money … Continue reading →

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Caliph al-Mansur and the Shi’ites, 762-5

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Ruth

The descendants of Ali had been living quietly in Medina all this time, building up a legacy of scholarship that by the 700s amounted to a private university. Law and theology were the main subjects, but they included the observational … Continue reading →

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Caliph al-Mansur, 754-75

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Ruth

Caliph al-Saffah’s brother became known as al-Mansur, the Victor. He ruled almost twenty years, so it was really his hand that established the dynasty. During his early years, an old Persian fashion came back at court. It was a very … Continue reading →

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