After which incident did Abd al-Rahman I establish a government in Iberia?
After the overthrow of the Umayyads in Damascus
After the conquest of Mecca
After the Battle of Tours
After the invasion of Sicily
Answer
The establishment of Abd al-Rahman I's government in Iberia is directly attributed to the overthrow of the Umayyad dynasty in Damascus. Fleeing the Abbasid Revolution, Abd al-Rahman I sought refuge in Al-Andalus and eventually claimed the throne, initiating the establishment of an independent Muslim emirate in the region.
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