OverviewThe Abbasid caliph who founded Baghdad as a new capital.CategoryHistorical figurePeriodc. 714 – c. 775 CE
Life and settingAl-Mansur consolidated Abbasid authority after the dynasty's establishment. His government confronted rival claims and strengthened central control.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyHe founded Baghdad in 762 and developed it as the caliphate's capital. The city's growth made it a major centre of administration, commerce and learning.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam · TDV: Baghdad — construction and urban history
SourcesOriginal concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.TDV Encyclopaedia of IslamTDV: Baghdad — construction and urban history
