How was Abd al-Karim Qasim commonly known during his rule?
al-za’im
al-malik
al-sultan
al-emir
Answer
Abd al-Karim Qasim was a prominent leader of the Iraqi military who seized power in a coup d'état in 1958. He became the first prime minister of Iraq and ruled until he was overthrown in a coup in 1963. Qasim was commonly known as al-za’im, which means "the leader" or "the commander".
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