Ismaili.NET - Heritage F.I.E.L.D.Imamate of Imam Mustansir Billah - 1036-1094AD
During his reign, political unrest amidst a massive earthquake contributed to much of the insecurity and economic instability throughout the Fatimid territory. Notable personalities who lived during this Imam's rule include among others Hassan bin Sabbah, Nasir Khusraw, and Omar Khayyam. Pir Muhammed Shah, more commonly known as Pir Satgur Noor, was one of the Hujjatal Pirs at this time in the lineage of pirs. At the death of Imam Mustansir Billah, a split took place among the Ismailis, with the seceders, who would come to be known as the Bohras, following Caliph Mustali.
Ismaili History 570 - AL-MUSTANSIR (427-487/1036-1095)
He was born in Cairo on 16th Jamada II, 420/July 2, 1029, who eight months afterwards was declared to succeed his father. His name was Ma'd Abu Tamim, surnamed al-Mustansir billah (Imploring the help of God). He ascended on 15th Shaban, 427/June 13, 1036 at the age of 7 years. During the early years, the state affairs were administered by his mother. His period of Caliphate lasted for 60 years, the longest of all the caliphs, either in Egypt or elsewhere in Islamic states.
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MUSTANSIR BILLAH I (427-487/1036-1095), 18TH IMAM
"He was born in Cairo on 16th Jamada II, 420/July 2, 1029, who eight months afterwards was declared to succeed his father. His name was Ma'd Abu Tamim, surnamed al-Mustansir billah (Imploring the help of God). He ascended on 15th Shaban, 427/June 13, 1036 at the age of 7 years. During the early years, the state affairs were administered by his mother. His period of Caliphate lasted for 60 years, the longest of all the caliphs, either in Egypt or elsewhere in Islamic states.
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