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Abd al-Rahman III

891–961 · 10th century

Abd al-Rahman III was the Umayyad emir of Córdoba from 912 who proclaimed himself caliph in 929, founding the Caliphate of Córdoba. He subdued rebels such as the Hafsunids of Bobastro, the Banu Qasi and the lords of Seville, reuniting al-Andalus, and fought the Christian kingdom of León. He built the palace city of Madinat al-Zahra, and his reign marked the height of Andalusi power.

Abd al-Rahman III
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Mentioned in 4 profiles

Emirate of CórdobaDecline, SummaryKingdom of NavarreFoundationKingdom of LeónMilitary, SummaryCaliphate of CórdobaFoundation, Socioeconomy, Military, Governance, Summary

Mentioned in 8 state histories

Banu QasiEmirate of CórdobaMarwanid BadajozHafsunid BobastroRepublic of PechinaHajjajid SevilleKingdom of LeónCaliphate of Córdoba

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