This post is a collection of facts about the Fatimid Caliphate (909 - 1171 AD). There are 10 facts listed below. Source:
Wikipedia
- Overthrew Aghlabid dynasty in 909 AD
- Existed during the Abbasid Caliphate
- Based in Ifriqiya (Tunisia and eastern Algeria)
- Extended to Egypt, Maghreb, Sicily and Levant
- Ruled by Isma'ili Shi'a dynasty
- Rulers descended from Muhammad's daughter Fatima and Ali
- Conquered Egypt in 969 AD
- Capital moved from Tunisia to Cairo in 973 AD
- Fought Seljuk Empire and Crusaders in Levant
- Succeed by Ayyubid dynasty in 1171 AD