Al-Mutazz vs Charlotte of Cyprus

Al-Mutazz became caliph after the abdication of al-Mustain, with the support of Turkish military factions. His reign was marked by continued Turkish dominance and financial crisis.

Al-Mutazz attempted to reduce the power of the Turkish guard by withholding their pay. This led to a revolt by the Turks, who besieged him in his palace and forced him to abdicate.

After being forced to abdicate, al-Mutazz was killed by the Turkish guard. His death was a result of the ongoing struggle between the caliphs and the military, further weakening the Abbasid state.

Charlotte succeeded her father John II as Queen of Cyprus. Her accession was contested by her half-brother James, leading to a civil war that would ultimately cost her the throne.

Charlotte married Louis of Savoy, Count of Geneva, to strengthen her position. The marriage failed to secure the military support needed to defend her throne against James's rebellion.

Charlotte fought a civil war against her half-brother James, who claimed the throne with support from the Mamluks. She was defeated and forced to flee Cyprus, losing control of the kingdom.

Charlotte fled to Rome after her defeat, seeking support from the Pope and European powers. She spent the rest of her life in exile, unable to regain her throne despite diplomatic efforts.

Charlotte died in exile in Rome, the last Lusignan queen of Cyprus. Her death marked the end of the Lusignan dynasty's claim to the island, which had passed to the Venetian Republic.