Person
Abd al-Rahman
d. 1859 CE Sharifian
Abd al-Rahman ruled from 1822 to 1859, resisting French expansion and supporting Algerian resistance.
Significance
Defended Morocco against French invasion and maintained neutrality
Reputation in tradition
praised
Stated motivation
Defend Morocco against European encroachment
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