Person
Muhallab ibn Abi Sufra
مهلب بن أبي صفرة
d. 702 CE
Muhallab was an Umayyad commander and governor who repeatedly defeated the Azariqa faction of the Kharijites.
Significance
Umayyad commander who defeated Azariqa Kharijites multiple times
Reputation in tradition
praised
Stated motivation
Suppress Kharijite revolts
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