Person
Qutayba ibn Muslim
قتيبة بن مسلم
Lifespan unknown
Qutayba ibn Muslim was a key Umayyad military commander who conquered Bukhara, Samarkand, and other parts of Transoxiana.
Significance
Led successful campaigns in Central Asia expanding Umayyad rule
Reputation in tradition
praised
Stated motivation
Expand Umayyad control in Transoxiana
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