Al-Amir

Al-Amir (1096–1130) (Arabic: الآمر بأحكام الله) was the tenth Fatimid Caliph (1101–1130).

Like his father Al-Musta'li (1094–1101), Al-Amir was controlled by the regent Malik al-Afdal (1094–1121) and had little influence in political matters. However, after the overthrow of al-Afdal in 1121 he managed to gain control of government. His reign was marred by the loss of Tyros to the Crusaders, as well as by the continuation of the Shiite schism between the Nizari (Assassins) and the Mustalids. This conflict climaxed in the assissination of Al-Amir on October 7 1130. Al-Amir was the last Caliph recognized as Imam by the Ismailis.

The lack of a direct heir to the Caliphate led to further power struggles, through which Al-Hafiz, a cousin of Al-Amir, eventually came to power.

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