Person
Qahtaba ibn Shabib al-Ta'i
قحطبة بن شبيب الطائي
d. 749 CE Ta'i
Qahtaba was an Abbasid military leader who commanded forces in the Persian phase of the revolution and died in battle during the Mesopotamian campaign.
Significance
Key Abbasid commander who led forces in Persia and died in battle
Reputation in tradition
praised
Stated motivation
Support Abbasid revolution
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