What is Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf notable for in the Umayyad Caliphate?
His military conquests
His role as the most notable governor
His architectural works
His poetry
Answer
Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf was an Umayyad governor who is notable for his role in consolidating the Umayyad caliphate and suppressing rebellions in Iraq, Iran, and Khurasan. He is also known for his harsh and repressive rule, which earned him the nickname "the butcher of Kufa".
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