The hajib that ended a sultan's reign

An 18-year-old sultan, fresh from signing a peace treaty, is murdered by his own elite guard. The last Muslim kingdom of Granada hangs in the balance. The hajib that ended a sultan's reign This episode explores the assassination of Muhammad IV of Granada, a ruler who inherited a fractured kingdom and navigated treacherous court politics. How did a sultan, at the peak of his power, fall so suddenly? Person: Muhammad IV Date: August 25, 1333 Location: Near the Guadiaro river Event: Assassination - Muhammad IV became sultan at the age of ten after his father's assassination. - His rule was immediately challenged by Uthman ibn Abi al-Ula, commander of the Volunteers of the Faith. - Muhammad IV ordered the assassination of Uthman's vizier at age thirteen, ending a civil war. - He created the new office of hajib, or chamberlain, an unprecedented move in Granada. - The Volunteers of the Faith, an elite force, turned on the sultan they were sworn to protect. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: [email protected].