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Ziyad ibn Abihi

Type Figure Region Iraq Time c. 622–673 Also known as Ziyad ibn Abihi、زياد بن أبيه、Ziyad ibn Abih

Ziyad ibn Abihi (c. 622–673), born of a Persian mother with an unknown father, was adopted by Mu'awiyah I and granted the name "ibn Abihi" (son of hi…

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  1. c. 622–664Basra · IraqBorn in Basra to a Persian freedwoman mother, he demonstrated administrative and military talent during the civil war between Ali and the Umayyads, and was formally adopted by Mu'awiyah I in 664, receiving the name "ibn Abihi" and entering the empire's inner circle of power.
  2. 665–673Kufa · IraqHe successively governed Basra and Kufa, merging the military and civil administration of both cities, harshly suppressing rebellions and sectarian unrest, and promoting the integration of taxation and military administration. His governing model was followed by later governors of Iraq (including al-Hajjaj) until his death in 673.

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