Person

Abd Allah ibn Mu'awiya

عبد الله بن معاوية
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Abd Allah ibn Mu'awiya was a Shi'ite rebel who established temporary rule in Iran and whose revolt preceded the Abbasid revolution.

Significance

Led a Shi'ite revolt in 747–748 that paved way for Abbasid revolution

Reputation in tradition

mixed

Stated motivation

Opposition to Umayyad rule
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