Person
Ghalib ibn Abd al-Rahman
غالب بن عبد الرحمن
d. 981 CE
Ghalib ibn Abd al-Rahman was a prominent general and chamberlain who initially allied with Almanzor but later became his rival until his death in 981.
Significance
Military leader and father-in-law of Almanzor, rival and ally in power struggles
Reputation in tradition
mixed
Stated motivation
Maintain military prestige and political influence
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