Muhammad II of Córdoba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mohammed II al-Mahdi(محمد بن هشام بن عبد الجبار) |
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| al-Mahdī bi'llah | |
| 4th Caliph of Córdoba | |
| Reign | 1009 |
| Predecessor | Hisham II |
| Successor | Sulayman ibn al-Hakam |
| Born | 976 Córdoba |
| Died | 1010 (aged 33–34) Córdoba |
| Dynasty | Umayyad |
| Father | Hisham bin Abd al-Jabbar bin Abd ar-Rahman III |
| Mother | Muzna |
| Religion | Islam |
Muhammad II al-Mahdi (Arabic: محمد المهدي بالله, romanized: Muḥammad al-Mahdī bi-ʾllāh) was an important ruler in Al-Andalus, which was the Muslim part of the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He was the fourth Caliph of Córdoba from the Umayyad dynasty. A caliph was a leader who held both religious and political power.
Muhammad II al-Mahdi's time as caliph was quite challenging. He faced a lot of opposition from his own people. One big reason was that he decided to get rid of his army, which had about 7,000 soldiers. This made many people unhappy and led to problems.
Becoming Caliph
Muhammad II al-Mahdi became caliph in the year 1009. He took over from Hisham II. Being a caliph meant he was the top leader of the Umayyad dynasty in Córdoba. This was a very powerful position.
Challenges and Conflicts
During his rule, Muhammad II al-Mahdi had to work hard to keep his title. A political rival named Sulayman ibn al-Hakam rose to challenge him. This led to a lot of fighting and disagreements.
Many different groups and leaders tried to take power from al-Mahdi. His rule was full of unrest and battles for control. Because of these many conflicts, he was eventually removed from his position as caliph.
End of His Rule
Muhammad II al-Mahdi's reign was short and difficult. He was deposed in 1009, the same year he became caliph. After his death in 1010, Sulayman ibn al-Hakam became the next Caliph of Córdoba.
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