Person
Abd Allah ibn Ali
عبد الله بن علي
Lifespan unknown Banū Hāshim
Abd Allah ibn Ali was an Abbasid commander who played a key role in the military campaigns during the revolution and the massacre of Umayyad remnants.
Significance
Brother of al-Saffah who led forces in Mesopotamia
Reputation in tradition
praised
Stated motivation
Support Abbasid revolution
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