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Al-Mundhir of Córdoba

c. 842–888 · 9th century · Also known as al-Mundhir ibn Muhammad

Al-Mundhir (c. 842–888) was the Umayyad emir of Córdoba from 886 to 888, son of Muhammad I. He had commanded campaigns against rebels and the Christian north, and as emir he fought the rebel Umar ibn Hafsun in the south of al-Andalus. He died during the siege of Bobastro, Ibn Hafsun's stronghold, and was succeeded by his brother Abd Allah.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Al-Mundhir of Córdoba. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/al-mundhir-of-cordoba
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