Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah

Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah was a caliph of the Fatimid dynasty who ruled from 996 to 1021 in North Africa and the Middle East. Known for his eccentricity, he enacted controversial policies and is remembered for his zealous leadership and religious tolerance, as well as his persecution of certain groups. He established a unique regime that promoted the Ismaili branch of Islam. Al-Hakim's reign also saw the construction of notable infrastructure and architecture in Cairo. His mysterious disappearance in 1021 has sparked various legends and theories, contributing to his enigmatic legacy in Islamic history.