Death of Al-Ma'mun and Peace

Byzantine Empire Amorian dynasty

Abbasid Caliph Al-Ma'mun sends an envoy to Theophilos ©Image Attribution forthcoming. Image belongs to the respective owner(s).

833 Aug 1

Kemerhisar, Saray, Bahçeli/Bor

Theophilos wrote to al-Ma'mun. The Caliph replied that he carefully considered the Byzantine ruler's letter, noticed it blended suggestions of peace and trade with threats of war and offered Theophilos the options of accepting the shahada, paying tax or fighting. Al-Ma'mun made preparations for a major campaign, but died on the way while leading an expedition in Tyana.

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Last Updated: Tue Apr 19 2022

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