Person
Marwan ibn al-Hakam
مروان بن الحكم
Abu Muhammad
623 CE – 685 CE(aged ~62) Quraysh
Marwan ibn al-Hakam became caliph after the collapse of Sufyanid rule, winning the Battle of Marj Rahit and reestablishing Umayyad dominance.
Significance
Founder of the Marwanid line of Umayyad caliphs, restored Umayyad authority
Reputation in tradition
mixed
Stated motivation
Restore Umayyad rule during Second Fitna
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