What is the significance of the Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid to Mashhad?
He is buried in Mashhad
He was born in Mashhad
He ruled from Mashhad
He built the Imam Reza shrine
Answer
The Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid is buried in Mashhad, within the shrine of Imam Reza. This makes the city a significant historical and religious site.
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