Q
Easy 1 Mark
Islamic Studies Caliphate & Rulers: From the Rightly Guided Caliphs to the Ottoman Caliphate
Who founded the city of Baghdad?
Explanation
Abu Ja'far al-Mansur (136–158 AH) founded the city of Baghdad in 145 AH, which became the Abbasid capital.
Reference: Islamic Studies - Caliphate & Rulers , Page 8
Hint
Al-Mansur chose the location carefully for its strategic and agricultural advantages.
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