About Masruq ibn Abraha
Masruq ibn Abraha was a governor.
Masrūq ibn Abraha was the last Aksumite ruler of Yemen, as in both Arabic tradition and later Islamic literature. He succeeded his brother, Yaksum. In 570 or 571, he was killed in the Battle of Hadhramaut in the Yemeni campaign of Wahrez, reportedly by an arrow shot by Wahrez himself.
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Who was Masruq ibn Abraha?
Ethiopian ruler of Yemen
When did Masruq ibn Abraha die?
Masruq ibn Abraha died in 570 in Hadhramaut.
What was Masruq ibn Abraha's occupation?
Masruq ibn Abraha was a governor.
What nationality was Masruq ibn Abraha?
Masruq ibn Abraha's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Aksum.
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