Ismail al-Zahir

Ismail b. Abd al-Rahman b. Di-l-Nun (died 1043 in Toledo), also known as Ismaíl al-Zafir, Ismaíl az-Záfir or simply “Al-Zafir” (the victor) was the first ruler of the Taifa of Toledo from the Dhulnunid dynasty. He reigned from 1032 until his death in 1043 when he was succeeded by his son Al-Mamun.

Ismail al-Zahir
1st Emir of Toledo Taifa
Reign1032 – 1043
PredecessorHisham III (as Caliph of Cordoba)
SuccessorYahya al-Mamun
Bornunknown date
Córdoba, Al-Andalus
Died1043
Toledo, Al-Andalus, Taifa of Toledo (now part of Spain)
Burial
Toledo
Names
Ismail bin Abd al-Rahman bin Di-l-Nun
DynastyDhulnunid (founder)
FatherAbd al-Rahman bin Di-l Nun
ReligionIslam
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