al-Rashid

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Caliph
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Baghdad
gptkbp:birth_year 766
gptkbp:children gptkb:al-Ma'mun
al-Amin
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Tarsus
gptkbp:death_year 809
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Abbasid
gptkbp:era gptkb:Islamic_Golden_Age
gptkbp:father gptkb:al-Mahdi
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label al-Rashid
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Cultural_flourishing
gptkb:Military_campaigns
Patronage of scholars
gptkbp:language gptkb:Arabic
gptkbp:mother al-Khayzuran
gptkbp:notable_event Promotion of Persian culture
Establishment of trade routes
Diplomatic relations with China
Promotion of trade and commerce
Expansion of the empire
Promotion of social welfare programs
Support for the arts and sciences
Establishment of educational institutions
Military campaigns against the Byzantines
Support for the translation movement
Support for the development of agriculture
Encouragement of scientific research
Promotion of literature and poetry
Encouragement of historical writing
Encouragement of interfaith dialogue
Encouragement of philosophical thought
Encouragement of community building initiatives
Involvement in the establishment of libraries
Promotion of architecture and urban planning
Support for the development of mathematics
Support for the development of medicine
Support for the development of astronomy
Construction of the House of Wisdom
Development of Baghdad as a cultural center
Involvement in the construction of mosques
Involvement in the establishment of trade guilds
Support for the development of public infrastructure
Cultural exchanges with the Byzantine Empire
Support for the development of crafts and industries
Strengthening of the Abbasid administration
Involvement in the civil war between al-Amin and al-Ma'mun
Promotion of environmental sustainability practices
Establishment of the first public hospitals
Promotion of the Arabic language and literature
Promotion of women's rights in education.
Support for the Islamic judiciary system
Support for the arts, including music and dance
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:al-Mahdi
gptkbp:reign 786
809
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Islam
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Zubaydah_bint_Ja'far
gptkbp:successor gptkb:al-Ma'mun
gptkbp:title gptkb:Caliph_of_the_Abbasid_Caliphate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Muhammad_ibn_Jarir_al-Tabari
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7