Al-Mansur, Caliph · Founder of Baghdad

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RulerCaliph · Founder of Baghdad

Al-Mansurأبو جعفر المنصور

Baghdad

The stern caliph who built Baghdad, the Round City, in 762.

He secured the new dynasty, crushing rivals and revolts. He chose a site on the Tigris and built the Round City of Baghdad. He pressed Abu Hanifa to become judge; Abu Hanifa refused and was imprisoned. Al-Mansur died on his way to Hajj.

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Al-SaffahAl-Mahdi

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