| Al-Hajj Ahmad | |
| Amenokal of the Kel Ahaggar | |
| Birth Place: | Hoggar Mountains, Algeria |
| Reign: | 1830–1877 |
| Coronation: | 1830 |
| Predecessor: | Ag Mama ag Sidi |
| Successor: | Aytarel ag Muhammad Biskra |
| Dynasty: | Kel Ahaggar |
| Religion: | Islam |
Al-Hajj Ahmad (ruled c. 1830 – 1877) was the Amenokal, or ruler, of the Kel Ahaggar, a powerful Tuareg confederation in present-day Algeria. His long reign witnessed a period of both challenges and adaptations for the Kel Ahaggar.[1]
Al-Hajj Ahmad assumed leadership of the Kel Ahaggar around 1830. He inherited a confederation that had enjoyed dominance in the region for decades, but the landscape was beginning to shift.[2]
The rise of new regional powers, such as the Senussiyya order in Libya, posed potential threats to the Kel Ahaggar's traditional control over trade routes. European colonial ambitions in North Africa also loomed on the horizon during Al-Hajj Ahmad
Despite external pressures, Al-Hajj Ahmad is credited with maintaining the Kel Ahaggar's internal cohesion and military strength. He may have implemented strategic adjustments to adapt to changing circumstances. Further research is needed to understand the specifics of his leadership and decisions.[4]
Al-Hajj Ahmad