Person

Ibn Ziyad

الوليد بن عبد الملك بن مروان
d. 686 CE

Ibn Ziyad was an Umayyad governor and general who suppressed the Kufan revolt but was killed by Mukhtar's forces at Khazir.

Significance

Umayyad governor who suppressed rebellions but was killed at the Battle of Khazir

Reputation in tradition

condemned by Shi'a tradition

Stated motivation

Maintain Umayyad authority
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