Person
Hajjaj ibn Yusuf
الوليد بن عبد الملك الحجاج بن يوسف الثقفي
661 CE – 714 CE(aged ~53)
Hajjaj was a powerful Umayyad governor of Iraq who crushed Kharijite revolts and exiled or imprisoned their leaders.
Significance
Umayyad governor who suppressed Kharijite revolts and persecuted their followers
Reputation in tradition
mixed
Stated motivation
Suppress rebellions and consolidate Umayyad control
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