Person
Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf
الحجاج بن يوسف الثقفي
Abu Muhammad
661 CE – 714 CE(aged ~53) Thaqif
Al-Hajjaj was the governor of Iraq who suppressed the Kharijite revolts, reorganized the army, and oversaw eastern expansions under the Umayyads.
Significance
Powerful Umayyad governor who suppressed revolts and expanded eastern conquests
Reputation in tradition
mixed
Stated motivation
Suppress rebellions and consolidate Umayyad control
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