During Yazid I's caliphate, who was killed, marking his rule?
Husayn ibn Ali
Ali ibn Abi Talib
Umar ibn al-Khattab
Muhammed ibn Abu Bakr
Answer
Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the revered Prophet Muhammad, met his tragic end during the caliphate of Yazid I. This pivotal event occurred at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE, marking a profound turning point in Islamic history. The conflict stemmed from the dispute over the rightful succession to the caliphate, causing deep divisions within the Muslim community.
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