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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