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Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh

882 – 896

Tulunid Emir of Egypt in 896

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Lived 882 – 896 (aged 13–14). Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh was a ruler.

Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh (; 882 – 896), born in Egypt, he was the third Emir of the Tulunids in Egypt, ruling briefly in 896.

Life His father, Khumarawayh, was killed on 18 January 896 by one of his servants, who had been conducting an affair with Khumarawayh's favourite wife. When Khumarawayh learned of this, the servant feared for his life, and organised a conspiracy which claimed the Tulunid ruler's life. After Khumarawayh's death, the Tulunid territory entered a period of instability under his under-age heirs, with his son Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh.

The eldest son of Khumarawayh, he succeeded him early in 896 at the age of fourteen. Soon afterwards he ordered the execution of his uncle Mudar ibn Ahmad ibn Tulun. After ruling for only a few months, the faqihs and qadis declared him deposed and he was killed in November 896, along with his vizier Ali ibn Ahmad al-Madhara'i. He was replaced by his younger brother Harun.

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Important facts

Born
882, El-Fustat
Birth century
Died
896, El-Fustat
Occupation
Nationality
Tulunid Emirate of Egypt
Positions held
Amir
Also known as
Abu l-Ashir, Abū al-‘Asākir

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh?

Tulunid Emir of Egypt in 896

When was Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh born?

Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh was born in 882 in El-Fustat.

When did Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh die?

Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh died in 896 in El-Fustat.

What was Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh's occupation?

Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh was a ruler.

What nationality was Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh?

Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh's recorded nationality: Tulunid Emirate of Egypt.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh

· Wikidata: Q335564

· DBpedia: Abu 'l-Asakir Jaysh ibn Khumarawayh

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