Yahya al-Mu'tasim facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yahya al-Mu`tasim |
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| Almohad Caliph | |||||
| Ruler of the Almohad Caliphate | |||||
| Reign | 1227–1229 | ||||
| Predecessor | Abdallah al-Adil | ||||
| Successor | Idris al-Ma'mun | ||||
| Born | unknown date | ||||
| Died | 1236 | ||||
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| Father | Muhammad al-Nasir | ||||
| Religion | Islam | ||||
Yahya al-Mu`tasim (died 1236) was an important ruler in a group called the Almohads. He was a caliph, which was like a powerful leader or king, from 1227 to 1229. Yahya was the son of Muhammad al-Nasir, another Almohad ruler.
Yahya al-Mu`tasim: A Ruler's Story
His Time as Caliph
Yahya al-Mu`tasim became a caliph in 1227. This happened after his uncle, Abdallah al-Adil, passed away. Important leaders in the city of Marrakesh supported Yahya. They wanted him to be the next ruler.
However, his time as caliph was short. Just two years later, in 1229, another relative challenged him. This was his other uncle, Idris al-Ma'mun. Idris took over the leadership from Yahya.
The Fight for Power
After Idris al-Ma'mun died in 1232, Yahya tried to become caliph again. But his cousin, Abd al-Wahid II, was chosen instead. Even though he wasn't the main caliph, Yahya still managed to control Marrakesh. He ruled this important city until he died in 1236.
After Yahya's death, the Almohad lands were finally united again. They were all under the rule of Abd al-Wahid II.
See also
In Spanish: Yahya al-Mutásim para niños
