Ahmad ibn Tulun

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ahmad ibn Tulun born?Circa September 20, 835
2. When did Ahmad ibn Tulun die?May 10, 884
3. Who was Ahmad ibn Tulun?He was a former slave soldier who became the founder of an independent dynasty in Egypt during the late 9th century.
4. How did he become a ruler in Egypt?He was sent to Egypt as governor, saw the Abbasid Caliphate weakening, took control of finances, built his own army of Egyptians, and gained power in four years.

Abbasid Caliphate: The third of the Islamic caliphates, ruling from Baghdad and encompassing a vast territory.
Slave Soldier (Mamluk): A soldier, often of Turkic origin, purchased or captured and trained for military service.
Fiscal Agent: An official responsible for managing the financial affairs and tax collection of a region.
De Facto Independence: Actual independence in practice, even if not officially recognized by law.