Founding of the Fatimid Caliphate in Ifriqiya under al-Mahdi Billah (909–934)

1. Al-Mahdi acclaimed caliph by Kutama troops

   Jan 1, 90908Labels: Al-Mahdi, Kutama, Sijilmasa

   • Fatimids Wiki
   • Abu Abd Allah

2. Al-Mahdi enters Raqqada and proclaims caliphate

   Apr 1, 91001Labels: Al-Mahdi, Raqqada, Fatimid Caliphate

   • Al Mahdi Wiki
   • Fatimids Wiki

3. Al-Mahdi begins selecting a new coastal capital

   Jan 1, 91201Labels: Al-Mahdi, Kairouan, Coastal capital

   • Mahdiya Mosque Wiki
   • Mahdia Wiki

4. Construction of al-Mahdiyya and its Great Mosque begins

   Jan 1, 91601Labels: Al-Mahdiyya, Great Mosque, Palace city

   • Mahdiya Mosque Wiki
   • Mahdia Wiki

5. Al-Mahdi dies; succession of al-Qa'im

   Apr 1, 93403Labels: Al-Mahdi, Al-Qa'im, Mahdiyya

   • Al Mahdi Wiki