Who was Muhammad al-Qaim Bi-Amrillah?
Q: Who was Muhammad al-Qaim Bi-Amrillah?
A: Muhammad al-Qaim Bi-Amrillah (893 - 17 May, 946) (Arabic: محمد القائم بأمر الله) was the second Caliph of the Fatimids in Ifriqiya and ruled from 934 to 946. He is also known as the 12th Imam according to Isma'ili Faatemi faith.
Q: What was his birth name?
A: His birth name was Abd ar-Rahman.
Q: When did he become heir to the throne?
A: After his father Ubayd Allah al-Mahdi Billah (910-934) seized power in Ifriqiya, he was named heir to the throne in 912.
Q: What were some of his campaigns?
A: Al-Qaim's campaigns included attempts to conquer Egypt which failed due to resistance from Abbasids (914-915 and 919-921). He also re-conquered Sicily, plundered Byzantine province of Calabria, coast of Italy and France.
Q: Who revolted against him during his reign?
A: Abu Yazid revolted against Al-Qaim during his reign and united Kharijite Berber tribes of eastern Algeria and overrun Ifriqiya.
Q: How did Al Qaim respond to this revolt?
A: With help from the navy, Al Qaim held out in Mahdia for over a year before he died but could not put down the revolt before then.
Q: Who succeeded him after death ?
A: His son Ismail al Mansur succeeded him after death and ruled from 946 -953 .
