Kara Arslan
Member of the Artuqid dynasty and son of Rukn al-Daula Dāʾūd, bey of Hasankeyf
About Kara Arslan
Lived 1144 – 1174 (aged 29–30).
Fakhr al-Din Kara Arslan (or Qara Arslan) (r. 1144–1174 CE) was a member of the Artuqid dynasty and son of Rukn al-Dawla Dāʾūd, bey of Hasankeyf. Kara Arslan ruled Hasankeyf following Dāʾūd's death on 19 Muharram 539 (22 July 1144). He was the father of Nur al-Din Muhammad.
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Who was Kara Arslan?
Member of the Artuqid dynasty and son of Rukn al-Daula Dāʾūd, bey of Hasankeyf
When was Kara Arslan born?
Kara Arslan was born in 1144.
When did Kara Arslan die?
Kara Arslan died in 1174.
What nationality was Kara Arslan?
Kara Arslan's recorded nationality: Seljuk Empire.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kara Arslan. https://biography.guide/kara-arslan/
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