Who promoted Al-Hajjaj as the head of the shurta (select troops)?
Caliph Abd al-Malik
Caliph al-Walid I
Caliph al-Masih
Caliph al-Razi
Answer
Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf was appointed as the head of the shurta (select troops) by Caliph Abd al-Malik. He was a skilled administrator and military commander, and played a key role in the expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate.
Mastermind of Power: The Life and Legacy of Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf