Queen Khizran was the wife of which Abbasid Caliph?

Explanation

Khizran (also spelled Khaizuran) was a powerful and influential queen during the early Abbasid period. She was a former slave girl from Yemen who rose to become the wife of Caliph Al Mehdi (r. 775–785 CE) and the mother of two subsequent caliphs — Al Hadi and Haroon-ur-Rashid. Her political acumen and influence in state affairs made her one of the most remarkable women in Abbasid history.

Good to know

Al Mehdi was the third Abbasid Caliph who ruled from 775 to 785 CE. Khizran played a significant role in court politics and was instrumental in securing the succession of her sons. After Al Mehdi's death, she continued to exert considerable influence during the reigns of her sons, particularly Haroon-ur-Rashid, the most famous of the Abbasid caliphs.

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