About Abdallah ibn Qais
Born 601. Abdallah ibn Qais was an Arab military leader.
Abdallah ibn Qais (Κάϊσος, Kaisos and , Abdelas in Greek sources) was an Umayyad military leader active against the Byzantine Empire in the 670s. In ca. 672/673 he led a raid into Cilicia and Lycia, and wintered there before returning to Syria. In 674/675, by which time, according to al-Tabari, he was admiral-in-chief of the Umayyad navy, he led a raid against the island of Crete along with general Fadala ibn Ubayd.
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Who was Abdallah ibn Qais?
Umayyad general
When was Abdallah ibn Qais born?
Abdallah ibn Qais was born in 601.
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Abdallah ibn Qais was a military leader.
What nationality was Abdallah ibn Qais?
Abdallah ibn Qais was Arab.
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