About Yazid ibn Ziyad
Yazid ibn Ziyad was an Arab military leader.
Yazīd ibn Ziyād ibn Abīhi (died 683/84) was a general of the Umayyad Caliphate responsible for the province of Sijistan during the reign of Caliph Yazid I between 680/81 and his death. He was appointed by one of his brothers Ubayd Allah or Salm in 680 or 681 in their capacity as governors of Basra or Khurasan, respectively. While Yazid was posted as amir (overall commander, probably with fiscal and civil responsibilities) of Sijistan, his brother Abu Ubayda was made field commander. the two brothers led an expedition against the Zunbil of Zabulistan and the Turk Shahis of Kabul.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Yazid ibn Ziyad?
umayyad General and governor in 680s
When did Yazid ibn Ziyad die?
Yazid ibn Ziyad died in 684 in Zabulistan.
What was Yazid ibn Ziyad's occupation?
Yazid ibn Ziyad was a military leader.
What nationality was Yazid ibn Ziyad?
Yazid ibn Ziyad was Arab.
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