What title did Abd al-Rahman III hold before becoming Caliph?
Sultan
King
Emir
Prince
Answer
Emir was the title held by Abd al-Rahman III before he ascended to the position of Caliph. An emir is a ruler or governor of a Muslim territory, often a province or a city. Abd al-Rahman III initially held the title of Emir of Córdoba, ruling over the Emirate of Córdoba in present-day Spain.
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