What is one of the titles Abd al-Rahman I was known by?
The Eagle of Quraysh
The Falcon of Quraysh
The Lion of Quraysh
The Crow of Quraysh
Answer
"The Falcon of Quraysh," a moniker bestowed upon Abd al-Rahman I, encapsulates his formidable presence and strategic prowess. Abd al-Rahman I was a pivotal figure in the history of the Iberian Peninsula, establishing the Umayyad dynasty in 756 CE in the wake of the Abbasid overthrow of the Umayyads in Damascus.
The Legacy of Abd al-Rahman I: Test Your Knowledge of the Founder of the Emirate of Córdoba
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