Ahmad ibn Tulun

Ahmad ibn Tulun (835 – 884) was the founder of the Mamluk dynasty that ruled Egypt and Syria between 868 and 905. Originally a slave-soldier who served in the Abbasid Caliphate, Ahmad was sent to Egypt as governor and later established himself as an independent ruler, taking over governance of the state from .
==Biography==
After gaining goverance of Egypt in 868, Ibn Tulun founded the short-lived capital of Al-Qata'i with the objective of rivaling Alexandria as a center of knowledge and surpass Samarra as a seat of power. To ensure his plans come to fruition, Ibn Tulun established numerous trade routes, including one with the Kingdom of Dublin in Ireland.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – Overseas Trading: The Studious Sovereign
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids 
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