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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