Fatimids
الفاطميون
al-Fāṭimiyyūn
🏛️Historical
Ismaili Shi'a dynasty that ruled from 909-1171 CE.
Full Definition
The Fatimid caliphate was an Ismaili Shi'a dynasty that ruled much of North Africa, Egypt, and parts of the Middle East from 909 to 1171 CE. Founded by Imam-caliph al-Mahdi, they claimed descent from Fatima and Ali. The Fatimids established a flourishing civilization known for its intellectual, artistic, and architectural achievements, founding Cairo and al-Azhar.