Person
Marwan I
مروان بن الحكم
Abu Muhammad
623 CE – 685 CE (2 AH – 65 AH)(aged ~62) Quraysh
Marwan I became caliph after Yazid II's death and defeated pro-Zubayrid forces, reuniting Syria under Umayyad rule.
Significance
Umayyad caliph who reunited Syria and consolidated Umayyad power
Reputation in tradition
mixed
Stated motivation
Restore Umayyad control
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