Al-Mutawakkil

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1. When was Al-Mutawakkil born?March 822
2. When did Al-Mutawakkil die?December 11, 861
3. What is the reign?847 – 861 CE
4. What is the career?Tenth Abbasid Caliph
5. Who was Al-Mutawakkil and when did he become caliph?Al-Mutawakkil was a ruler of the Abbasid dynasty who became caliph in 847 CE.
6. Why did he stop the Mihna?He ended the inquisition that forced scholars to follow a specific interpretation, freeing scholars like Ahmad ibn Hanbal.

Abbasid Caliphate: A major Islamic empire that spanned vast territories from the 8th to the 13th century, known for its golden age of culture and science.
Mihna: A controversial period of inquisition within the Abbasid Caliphate (c. 813–848 CE) where Islamic scholars were compelled to accept specific theological doctrines.
Mu'tazila: A school of Islamic theology emphasizing reason and rationalism, which was suppressed during parts of the Abbasid era.
Turkic Guard: Elite military units composed of Turkic peoples who gained significant political and military influence within the Abbasid Caliphate.