Ibn Malka al-Baghdadi, also known as Abu'l-Qasim Ali ibn Muhammad ibn Malka al-Baghdadi, was a medieval Arab historian and scholar who lived during the Abbasid era. He is renowned for his works on Islamic history and genealogy, providing valuable insights into the social and political dynamics of the time. Ibn Malka al-Baghdadi's contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of Islamic historiography, particularly in documenting the events and personalities of the Abbasid period.