Historical Events from This Year 743
Born in 743
People Who Died in 743
Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik
Umayyad Caliph during expansion period
Died
February 6th, 743 1282 years ago — None years old
Ruled as the Umayyad caliph from 724 until 743. Under leadership, the Umayyad Caliphate reached its greatest territorial extent, with significant campaigns in Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. Hisham oversaw a period marked by a flourishing of arts and architecture within the empire, including notable developments in the Great Mosque of Damascus. The reign witnessed considerable internal strife and challenges, including opposition from various factions within the empire.
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