Historical Events tagged with "alids"
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Abbasids Crush Hasanid Alid Uprising
The Battle of Fakhkh marked a significant conflict between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Hasanid Alid faction in Mecca. The uprising was led by Ibrahim ibn Abdullah, a descendant of Hasan ibn Ali, who sought to challenge Abbasid rule. The Abbasids, seeking to consolidate their power, decisively defeated the rebels, leading to crucial implications for the control of Mecca and the legitimacy of Abbasid authority in the region.
Continue ReadingAlid Revolt Against Abbasid Caliphate Initiated
Muhammad al-Nafs al-Zakiyya led the Hasanid Alids in a revolt against the Abbasid Caliphate, driven by the desire for rightful leadership. This rebellion occurred in a politically charged environment, where claims to leadership were contentious after the Abbasids overthrew the Umayyads. The revolt, rooted in the Alid belief in their legitimate right to the caliphate, garnered significant local support in Medina, where Al-Nafs al-Zakiyya aimed to establish a government reflecting their interpretation of Islam.
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