Kara Arslan
Member of the Artuqid Dynasty
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Fakhr al-Din Kara Arslan (or Qara Arslan) (r. 1144–1174 CE) was a member of the Artuqid dynasty and son of Rukn al-Dawla Dāʾūd, bey of Hasankeyf.[1] Kara Arslan ruled Hasankeyf following Dāʾūd's death on 19 Muharram 539 (22 July 1144). He was the father of Nur al-Din Muhammad.
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Coinage
Kara Arslan fels, 1144–1166. Cabinet des Médailles
Coinage of Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan, Hisn Kayfa or Amid mint. Dated AH 559 (AD 1163-4).
Coin of Kara Arslan, no date, mint of Amid, with Roman winged victory holding a book. British Museum.
Coin of Kara Arslan, no date, mint of Amid, depicting enthroned Christ. British Museum.
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