This episode of The Orientalism History Podcast dives into the history of the Fatimid caliphateThe Muslim political institution or state centred around the caliph, which came to an end, historically, in 1924 with the disappearance of the Ottoman Empire., a Mediterranean empire that left a lasting legacy in the Muslim world and beyond. Dr Shainool Jiwa shares her insights into the origins and expansion of the FatimidsMajor Muslim dynasty of Ismaili caliphs in North Africa (from 909) and later in Egypt (973–1171) More, their unique approach to governance, and how they established many of the most significant Muslim institutions in Egypt and operated a pluralistic culture. The podcast also explores the inclusivity of the Fatimid administration, where Jewish and Christian officials served as prime in a Muslim caliphate.
