Ahmad AlMansur Makers of the Muslim World

About “Ahmad AlMansur Makers of the Muslim World”

Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur ruled Morocco from 1578 to 1603 and left a lasting impact on the country. He was a skilled political and military leader, as well as a diplomat and religious figure, descended from the Prophet Muhammad. Al-Mansur aimed to become Caliph and ruler of all Islam. A book by Mercedes García-Arenal, a professor of Arabic Studies at the Higher Council of Scientific Research in Madrid, provides an analysis of his life and influence during a time of political conflict, colonial exploration, and military expansion across four continents. The book offers an overview of al-Mansur's role in history.