Ibn al-Ṭaḳṭaqī

Ibn Tiqtaqa, originally named Muhammad ibn Ali ibn Tabataba, was an eminent historian and bureaucrat. He is best known for his work 'Al-Fakhri fi'l-Adab al-Sultaniyya wa'l-Duwal al-Islamiyya,' which translates to 'The Glorious on the Sultanate Literature and Islamic States.' This work is a critical source for understanding the political and cultural history of Islamic states up to his time. His writings provide a unique perspective on the governance, administration, and interrelations of Islamic...See more