Khumārawayh

Khumārawayh was a ruler of Egypt and Syria during the 9th century CE, part of the Tulunid dynasty. He was the son of Ahmad ibn Tulun, the dynasty's founder, who had established Egypt's independence from the Abbasid caliphate. While his father focused on strengthening Egypt's economy and infrastructure, Khumārawayh spent lavishly on his residence and paid a large dowry to the caliph. Despite this, he maintained military control over Egypt, Syria, and Mesopotamia, with his authority officially recognized by the caliphate. However, his reign was cut short by his assassination in 896, leading to anarchy and the eventual reassertion of Abbasid control over Egypt in 905.12